Here are some simple ways to cut back:
Choose water, fat-free milk, or unsweetened tea or coffee instead of sodas, sports drinks, energy drinks, and fruit drinks.
- Reduce sugar in recipes. If a recipe says 1 cup, use 2/3 cup.
2. To enhance flavor, add vanilla, cinnamon, or nutmeg.
3. Eat fresh, canned, frozen, and dried fruits without added sugar. Choose fruits canned in their own juice rather than syrup.
4. Use fruits to top foods like cereal and pancakes rather than sugars, syrups, or other sweet toppings.
5. Read the ingredients list to pick food with little or no added sugar.
6. Use the Nutrition Facts label to choose packaged foods with less total sugar.
Most of us love sweet foods and drinks. But after that short burst of sweetness, you may worry about how sweets affect your waistline and your overall health. Is sugar really bad for us? How about artificial or low-calorie sweeteners? What have scientists learned about the sweet things that most of us eat and drink every day?
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