Time to DETOX - SUGAR -
Have you found yourself eating and craving a lot more sugar nowadays?
Yes! Why?
Sugars have an important significance in the diet; humans are genetically programmed to seek out sweet foods. We are even exposed to the natural sugar in breast milk as infants. Traditionally, this taste indicated that a food was safe to eat.Safe food is much easier to find today, and exposure to sugar is exponentially higher than during our ancestors time, but we haven’t outgrown the preference for sweet foods.
5 tips to REDUCE your Sugar intake:
Drink water. Sometimes sweet cravings are a sign of dehydration. Before you go for the sugar, have a glass of water and wait a few minutes.
.Eat naturally-sweet vegetables and fruit to crowd out your sugar cravings.
. Experiment with spices. Coriander, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and cardamom will naturally sweeten your food and reduce cravings.
Get physically active. Start with simple activities like online &’ workout or yoga. There are lots of amazing yoga free classes now on Youtube. Start with 10 minutes a day and gradually increase. Being active helps balance blood sugar levels, boost energy, and reduce tension, decreasing the likelihood that you’ll want to self-medicate with sugar.
Get more sleep, rest, and relaxation. Simple carbohydrates, such as sugar, are the most readily-available source of energy for an exhausted body and mind. If you’re in a state of chronic stress and/or sleep deprivation, your body will crave the quickest form of energy available – sugar.
Blood sugar spikes can be prevented by consuming:
Whole grains
Fiber-rich fruits, vegetables, and legumes.
Meals that offer a balance of macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, and fats)
These all help to slow digestion and reduce the amount of glucose being exposed to the system at the same time.
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