Weight loss tips:
- Dietitian.Lauren Hmede
- Mar 9, 2019
- 1 min read
Sugar: How it affects your weight loss and overall health
Sugar has been linked with insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes in addition to heart disease, obesity and belly fat.
Sugar not only simple sugar but sweets and juices and many other carbonated beverages and alcohol. You need to read labels carefully to make sure you are avoiding any simple sugar source.
Sugar is easily converted into fat and stored into the abdominal area. In order to lose weight you need to cut back on sugar intake while increasing your intake of complex carbs and fibre.
Protein and healthy fat are a must into your diet. So the key to optimal health is an overall well balanced food choices.
Tips to reduce your sugar intake to lose weight and stay healthy
You need to keep in your mind that healthy choices are fibre rich sources, unprocessed food, less sugar and more fruits and vegetables.
1. Add to your breakfast protein source like boiled egg or omelette with veggies
2. Let your favourite drink be water instead of sodas and carbonated beverages. It is free calories yet it boosts metabolism instead of gaining weight
3. Enjoy green tea with no added sugar
4. Replace desserts with fruits and nuts you can add dark chocolate too
5. You can top your salad with zero calories sauces and condiments
6. Choose plain yogurt and enjoy the taste with fruits and crunchy nuts
The main point is to cut back on sugar or to keep sugar intake minimal. Don’t forget the key of successful weight management is smart choices not only weight loss diet.
Sources:
https://www.everydayhealth.com/diet-and-nutrition/diet/tips-weight-loss-actually-work/
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