March 2018

Sweet Tooth Challenge Sugar addiction is one of the most common and maybe under-represented addictions today. We all suffer from it one way or another. To be healthier, defeat your sweet tooth!

For March, keep track of ALL added sugar in the calendar below (be sure to read labels…) and write down when your sugar craving sets in and how much it’s just a habit that you overlook and don’t think too much of. Try out the sugar alternatives on the next page.

Aim for at LEAST 5 days each week free from added sugar (that means you can have moderate added sugar on two days per week. Not a binge!)

Submit your completed calendar via the Twine Health app. Celebrate by enjoying how GOOD you feel!

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7 things to eat if you want to quit sugar

1.Bananas

Yes, they do contain some natural sugar, but they’re also rich in fiber and potassium. Just eat them as a snack instead of choosing ice-cream or chocolate. If you get tired of eating them as is, you can also use them to replace sugar in some desserts. Just remember to use very ripe bananas.

2.Dates

They are very sweet and have a rich flavor, so you should keep some on hand for whenever the cravings attack. You can try other dried fruit too, but dates are great because if you ground them, they can be used as sugar in baked goods.

3.Coconut oil

It’s a bit sweet and it also gives you a lot of energy, thanks to the triglycerides it contains. It’s fat but healthy fat, so you can use it – moderately – to bring out the flavor in your lunch or snacks.

4.Sweet Potatoes

The name says it all! This vegetable can be a pretty sweet snack. Also, sweet potatoes are high in fiber, Vitamin A, vitamin C, manganese, copper, pantothenic acid and vitamin B6, which means that when you eat them, they’re going to keep you satisfied for a long time. Maybe try to slice them and cook them in coconut oil, for extra flavor.

5.Avocados

If you eat them, you will feel full for a longer time and the temptation to have a mid-afternoon snack will be reduced. Make some simple and straightforward avocado toast and bring it with you to work! It’s a much better option than a cupcake!

6.Sauerkraut

Fermented vegetables like sauerkraut are the Luke Skywalker of your microbiome: they bring balance to The Gut! Because they contain probiotics – the good type of bacteria, which are a natural shield that your gut needs. You can also try yogurt or kefir, which work on fermentation also!

7.Leafy greens

Seems like a blasphemy, right? Replacing candy with kale, spinach, or collards is a good idea though. They make you feel lighter and don’t give you an intense amount of energy after which you crash.

SOURCE: https://sodelicious.recipes/sweet-tooth-challenge-quit-sugar/