{"id":2716808,"date":"2021-02-26T14:12:13","date_gmt":"2021-02-26T03:12:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthyman.com.au\/?p=2716808"},"modified":"2021-07-07T16:26:53","modified_gmt":"2021-07-07T06:26:53","slug":"reduce-your-sugar-intake-in-6-days","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthyman.com.au\/reduce-your-sugar-intake-in-6-days\/","title":{"rendered":"6 days to kicking the sugar habit to help you lose weight"},"content":{"rendered":"

It may taste good, but sugar is NOT your friend if you want to improve your health and lose weight!<\/p>\n

So if you want to make the move to cut processed sugar out of your diet<\/strong><\/a>, check out these 6 ways you can cut down in just 6 DAYS!<\/p>\n

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6 ways to reduce your sugar intake in 6 days<\/h2>\n

DAY 1-\u00a0Cut the soft drinks out<\/h3>\n

If you’re a fan of fizzy or soft drinks and can’t get through the day without a Coke<\/strong><\/a> or an energy drink, it’s time to say bye-bye. They’re packed full of sugar and have little nutritional value.<\/p>\n

To kick the habit – Start by sipping on fizzy water with lemon or some other fruit to try and wean yourself off, and by day 7 it should be a lot easier.<\/p>\n

DAY 2- Avoid sugar in your tea or coffee<\/h3>\n
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Image by Fabrizio Arginetti<\/a> from Pixabay<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A spoonful of sugar in your morning cuppa may sound fairly harmless, but they add up, especially if you’re having more than one cup a day. Plus those\u00a0caramel lattes at your favourite coffee shop are even worse culprits!<\/p>\n

Try herbal teas such as peppermint instead, or use a chemical-free sweetener such as Stevia as you make the transition to no sugar in your regular tea or coffee.<\/p>\n

Ditch sugar from your tea and coffee<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

DAY 3- Choose plain yoghurt rather than sweet, flavoured types<\/h3>\n

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Yoghurt is such a great snack, it’s high in protein and great for combatting tummy fat. There are many known health benefits but you’ve got to be careful when you choose your yoghurt snack.<\/p>\n

Many of the flavoured yoghurts are loaded with extra sugar and cream. Opt for plain, Greek yoghurt and add your own flavour and sweetness with some berries or a little honey for sweetness instead.<\/p>\n

DAY 4- Make your own pasta sauce<\/h3>\n
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Image by congerdesign<\/a> from Pixabay<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Pre-made pasta sauces are loaded with hidden sugar, even the simple tomato ones can contain 8-10 teaspoons of sugar per family-sized jar.<\/p>\n

Struggling to think of a quick dinner option tonight? Try our recipe for a homemade\u00a0pasta sauce<\/strong><\/a> for a healthier pasta dish\u00a0with no\u00a0artificial nasties, and it’s great for the whole family too!<\/p>\n

DAY 5- Switch to dark chocolate (90 per cent that is) rather than white or milk<\/h3>\n
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Ah chocolate, for many of us it’s a weakness! Milk and white chocolates contain\u00a0lots of sugar (and fat) and don’t provide many nutrients. In fact, there’s no beneficial cocoa\/cacao in white chocolate so it doesn’t even count as chocolate!<\/p>\n

The dark types and by dark we mean 70 per cent cocoa or more, however, have plenty of benefits.<\/p>\n

Nutritionist Nikki Boswell has this tip: \u2018If you aren\u2019t accustomed to dark chocolate, start with something that is around 50% cocoa (known as semi-sweet) and build up to darker (85%) from there. You could also try varieties with nuts or dried fruit, which help to cut through the bitterness<\/em>.<\/p>\n

DAY 6- Snack on veggies rather than fruit<\/h3>\n
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Fruit may seem like a healthy option, and it is but in moderation. Aim to have two serves of fruit every day and five veggies, as the high sugar content in fruit should be limited.<\/p>\n

One great way to snack on veggies<\/strong><\/a> is to chop some up and enjoy with hummus, a delicious dip made from chickpeas. Try carrots, cucumber, capsicum and celery.<\/p>\n

Have you tried the Healthy Man Meal Replacement?<\/h2>\n

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It\u2019s the perfect low-calorie meal replacement for busy blokes wanting to boost weight loss and improve overall health. It\u2019s full of whey and soy protein which means it\u2019ll leave you feeling full and satisfied and keep you going till your next meal.<\/p>\n

If you want to shift some kilo\u2019s, look no further than\u00a0The Healthy Man\u2019s Meal Replacement<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

The Healthy Man Meal Replacement Shake<\/a>\u00a0is available in Chocolate<\/a> and Vanilla<\/a> and will:-<\/p>\n