Many of us focus on a weight loss by concentrating on lowering fat intake or counting calories; however, many of us fail to consider the role that refined sugar plays in our diets and in contributing to our growing waistlines. Large amounts of refined sugar are often hidden in many of the foods and drinks we consume every day without us even knowing it. Sugar can harm the body in the following ways:
Suppressing the immune system.
Contributing to hyperactivity, anxiety and depression.
Increasing the risk of coronary heart disease.
Interfering with the absorption of calcium and magnesium.
Contributing to diabetes
A few tips to help reduce the sugar in your diet include:
Learn to enjoy foods that are naturally sweet, without added sugar (fruits).
If you are using a recipe that calls for larger amounts of sugar, cut back the amount suggested.
Use spices and herbs such as cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and ginger to enhance the flavor of foods naturally.
Use dried or fresh fruit or frozen fruit juice concentrates to sweeten cereals and baked goods instead of sugar.
All of these suggestions will not only help you with your weight loss goals, but will also help you be more healthy and help prevent Type II diabetes.
If you have more questions about how to prepare for a healthy meal, contact us at 301-316-2111 or sign-up at www.RosaChiropracticTempleHills.com for a free consultation!
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