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If you’ve noticed yourself eating more sugar while in isolation, don’t worry, you’re not alone. The biggest problem with sugar is that it's highly addictive, so the more you eat it, the more you crave it and the harder it is to kick. So if you’re looking for a way to reduce your sugar intake, you’ve come to the right place!
Check out our top 4 tips on reducing your sugar intake.
One of the easiest ways to cut back or reduce your sugar intake, is to remove all sugary drinks from your diet, which includes soft drinks, juice, energy drinks, some sports drinks and cordials. Try substituting these with Kombucha, herbal tea or soda water mixed with your favourite fruit like berries or lemon and lime slices.
Bottled sauces and condiments are often packed with hidden sugars that can quickly see you exceed your daily sugar intake if you’re not careful. If you choose to buy pre-made sauces, opt for choices that contain less than 4g of sugar per serve, or alternatively, get creative in the kitchen and try making your own at home using ingredients like fresh tomato and herbs.
If you need that sweet fix after dinner (we feel you), try and be mindful. Chocolate bars, ice-cream and donuts are loaded with sugar, and offer no nutritional value. Opt for healthier alternatives that also contain nutritional value like greek yoghurt and berries, fresh fruit, or a good quality dark chocolate 70% cacao or higher, which is naturally lower in sugar.
Our bodies are a lot smarter than we give them credit for, and if you’re not clocking enough sleep, your body will produce an excess of the stress hormone cortisol, which can wreak havoc on your food choices. Cortisol levels are lowered by serotonin, the chemical your brain releases when you eat sugar! It’s no coincidence you find yourself reaching for the cookie jar when you’re tired! Try and aim for 7-9 hours every night to keep your hunger hormones regulated.
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