04/11/2025
Simple Changes - Dramatic Results
Wow it’s so easy to get addicted to sugar especially if you’re drawn to sweet foods!
A lucky group prefer savoury and can avoid sweet things quite happily. That’s a blessing.
However for the majority of us that’s not what’s happening.
Lots of foods and snacks/treats are aimed at children - getting them hooked at an early age.
Loads of cereals, yoghurts, fruit drinks, etc are loaded in sugar and are not a good start to the day. Sugar highs and lows make both children and adults irritable and tired (except for original buzz!).
Make sure protein is added to every meal and try to make the carbohydrates we eat complex with very low sugar in ingredients list. Porridge with added protein powder or lots of chopped nuts and seeds plus a spoonful of yoghurt will help sustain as a breakfast, avoiding the crash.
Eggs are a great option and if we add avocado and top a slice of sourdough rye bread that will also keep us going fur hours.
Try to find savoury snacks instead of cakes or biscuits. Nut butters eg almond on sliced apple is delicious. Add cocoa powder is you want a chocolate kick.
Hummus and vegetable sticks such as carrot, celery and cucumber is another delicious option. Or make your own bean dip. You could add pesto and garlic or sun dried tomatoes and herbs eg basil. Add flavours you know you like.
Even savoury foods such as tinned tomatoes and baked beans have added sugar.
Set yourself a challenge to go through the day on low to no sugar and see how your body feels. Do you have craving pangs at lunch? Just look at the side of packets and see quantity sugar per 100 grams.
