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It is difficult to quit sugar, so start it slowly

It is difficult to quit sugar, so start it slowly. (Photo / Retrieved from Wikipedia)
It is difficult to quit sugar, so start it slowly. (Photo / Retrieved from Wikipedia)

According to The Star, croissant, ice cream, and cake with afternoon coffee as an accompaniment drink.  It's challenging to survive a day without sugar. Although sugar doesn't exactly have the finest reputation, many of us still enjoy it.

If it describes you, it could be worthwhile to think about reducing consumption for the sake of your health. But how can one break the habit?

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A crucial fact: According to nutritional medicine expert Dr. Antonia Stahl, sugar is a food that our bodies require. One of the three macronutrients in our diet, along with protein and fat, sugar is the most basic type of carbohydrate and the body's primary fuel source.

According to Dr. Stahl, sugar is just an energy source for the body and is neither "good" nor "bad" in general. However, things are more complicated when it comes to what is popularly referred to as sugar. Simple sugars include glucose and fructose. They can be found in honey and fruit, and it comes in many forms.

How to break the habit?

Reading the nutrition labels on the items you purchase will help you become aware of the sugar levels.  Foods that contain no more than 5g of sugar per 100g of the product are appropriate for a low-sugar diet.

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You can start by forming the habit of eating one low-sugar meal per day, such as cereal with milk and fruit for breakfast rather than chocolate muesli.

You can attempt two low-sugar meals once you've become comfortable with one a day, advises Dr. Stahl. Then, your desire for sugar will eventually fade.

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