Want to reduce your sugar intake? Discover the three best tips for adopting a low-sugar lifestyle, plus how a Healthy Plan for Healthy Food from BBC Good Food can help.
Make a resolution to reduce the amount of sugar you eat, but not sure how to start it? Do not be alarmed - instead, be inspired by our expert information, tips and best recipes to help you achieve your goals.
Our Healthy Diet Plan is a great way to start a healthier way of eating. All of our recipes avoid additional sugars and follow the latest guidelines on your 'free' sugar intake. If you have not already done so, sign up today to receive free online access to the plan.
We ask a registered nutritionist, Kerry Torrens, for the three main tips for reducing sugar, and how the recipes from our latest Health Diet Plan can help you achieve your goals.
Three tips for reducing sugar
1.Cook from scratch
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Cooking at home rather than eating in restaurants or fast food outlets is the single most effective way to control the extra sugar levels in your diet. Try making your own sauces and pasta sauce, and choose your own homemade spice bowl, pasta paste, and soup instead of buying from the cafe at lunch - get all the recipes when you sign up for a Healthy Diet Plan. It is clear that cookies and pastries contain sweet foods, but do you know that many processed and packaged foods also contain hidden sugars, including items that are considered tasty? Our healthy cooking leaflets are the best way to keep track of little extras, such as spices and sauces, which can accidentally add lots of hidden sugar to your daily intake.
2.Choose natural sweet fruits and vegetables
When you're weaning yourself from 'free' sugar - the type we recommend to reduce - choose sweet, natural sources like the fruit in our delicious delicious pancakes that are good for you (pictured above and featured in our Healthy Diet) Plan). This will help your taste buds adapt and will keep you excited so you do not experience sugar breakdown. Natural sweet fruits and vegetables, such as butternut squash, are packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Try our inspiring snack and snack suggestions, designed to complement a healthy balanced diet.
3.Eat enough protein and fat
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Include healthy proteins and fats in all your main foods - these macronutrients take longer to digest so they keep you full longer, which is very important to reduce hunger and make you full. Mushroom-flavored mushrooms from our Healthy Diet Plan are a delicious breakfast, rich in protein and healthy fats from hard-boiled eggs. Some studies show that a protein-rich and satisfying breakfast can help you make better food choices later in life, so you may find yourself less likely to reach for a can of biscuits.
