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If you’ve ever craved a late-night bowl of ice cream or candy bar, you’re definitely in good company. As yummy as it is, too much added sugar isn’t great for our health, and can eventually lead to health issues like diabetes and heart disease.[1] If you’re hoping to wean yourself off added sugars, a month-long detox could be a great step in the right direction. While there isn’t a universal, no-sugar detox plan out there, we’ve put together some rough guidelines to help you get started.
Steps
List of Foods to Help You Quit Sugar and Sugar Free Meal Plan
Expert Q&A
- QuestionHow do I start cutting out sugar?Kyle KennyKyle Kenny is a Master Trainer, Certified Personal Trainer, and the Owner of KennyTRY Training. With more than seven years of experience, he specializes in helping people achieve their fitness goals by creating individualized meal programs, training regimens, supplementation systems, vitamin lists, and workouts. Kyle has multiple Personal Training Certifications and a Fitness Nutrition Specialist Certification through the National Academy of Sports Medicine.
Master Trainer & Certified Personal TrainerTry recording your food with a nutritional/calorie-counting app. Also, take a closer look at your food labels and try to cut down the total grams of sugar you eat each day. - QuestionIs natural sugar healthier than added sugar?Kyle KennyKyle Kenny is a Master Trainer, Certified Personal Trainer, and the Owner of KennyTRY Training. With more than seven years of experience, he specializes in helping people achieve their fitness goals by creating individualized meal programs, training regimens, supplementation systems, vitamin lists, and workouts. Kyle has multiple Personal Training Certifications and a Fitness Nutrition Specialist Certification through the National Academy of Sports Medicine.
Master Trainer & Certified Personal TrainerDefinitely! Natural sugars are always okay, especially in the morning—they help wake our bodies up.
Tips
- To really challenge yourself, you could avoid all types of sugar for the first 3 days, including fruits. This is definitely challenging, but it can be rewarding in the long run. After a few days without any sugar, your fruits, veggies, and dairy will taste even sweeter.[29]Thanks
Warnings
- A complete sugar detox may not be a safe or healthy option for diabetics, hardcore athletes, pregnant women, and anyone taking medicine to manage their blood sugar. If you fall into any of these categories, talk to your doctor before trying this diet challenge.[30]Thanks
References
- ↑ https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/how-to-break-the-sugar-habit-and-help-your-health-in-the-process
- ↑ https://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/30/opinion/a-month-without-sugar.html
- ↑ Kyle Kenny. Master Trainer & Certified Personal Trainer. Expert Interview. 2 November 2021.
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- ↑ Kyle Kenny. Master Trainer & Certified Personal Trainer. Expert Interview. 2 November 2021.
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- ↑ Kyle Kenny. Master Trainer & Certified Personal Trainer. Expert Interview. 2 November 2021.
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