13 Simple Ways To Cut Sugar
2 min readDec 6, 2022
- Choose unsweetened or no-sugar-added versions of foods and beverages whenever possible.
- Use fresh or frozen fruits instead of canned fruit packed in syrup.
- Reduce the amount of sugar you add to your coffee or tea.
- Use plain yogurt and add your own fresh fruit for sweetness.
- Avoid sugary breakfast cereals and opt for a bowl of oatmeal instead.
- Use spices and herbs instead of sugar to add flavor to your meals.
- Try making your own salad dressing with olive oil, vinegar, and herbs instead of buying sugary store-bought dressings.
- Choose unsweetened whole-grain bread instead of white bread or sweetened breakfast pastries.
- Avoid sugary drinks like soda, sports drinks, and juice, and opt for water or unsweetened tea instead.
- When baking, reduce the amount of sugar called for in the recipe by a quarter or a third.
- Avoid processed snacks like cookies, candy, and chips, and opt for a piece of fruit or a handful of nuts instead.
- Use unsweetened applesauce in place of sugar in recipes for cakes and muffins.
- Choose savory snacks like carrot sticks and hummus or a hard-boiled egg instead of sugary snacks.
- Avoid sweetened condiments like barbecue sauce and ketchup, and use small amounts of mustard or salsa instead.
- Consider trying a sugar detox to reset your taste buds and break your sugar addiction.
