The sweet taste is a striking feature for many Brazilians. According to the Ministry of Health, sugar consumption per day is 80g, an amount far above what is recommended. Keep reading to see some tips to reduce sweets intake.
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In this way, exaggeration in consumption can be linked to several problems. We know that it is easier to gain weight with sources of sugar and white flour than with fat. As a result, some people develop diseases such as diabetes.
In the summer period, it is much easier to go overboard without realizing the recommended amount of sugar for the day. However, we wonder how it is possible to avoid this sweet that is so tasty and addictive. Read on for tips on how you can make it easier to reduce your sugar intake.
When leaving home to eat in restaurants, refuse alcoholic beverages such as beer and wine, and exchange for lighter and healthier options. That way, you can opt for sparkling water and lemon juice, for example, to kill the craving for soda.
Also, while eating, be on the lookout for side dishes. Sometimes the sauces that accompany the dish contain a considerable amount of sugar.
However, when it comes to dessert, it is difficult to refuse some kind of sweet. Therefore, the ideal is that you opt for natural fruits, such as orange, pineapple and mango. Also, if you are going to eat ice cream, the best option for harm reduction is to put it in a cup and not a cone, since the ice cream cone contains a lot of sugar.
In the evening, if you want to have a drink, choose those that do not contain alcohol, such as the so-called mocktails. In this way, the reduction of sugar will be done. There are also options such as teas and iced coffees, non-alcoholic beer and, as a last resort, diet sodas.