Should You Quit Sugar?

The summer time is a great time to relax and enjoy the sun. If you are worried about wearing a bathing suit in public, look at your diet and see what you can do to change your habits. You could slim down fast by making one small change. Quitting sugar could be enough to boost your confidence and energy level.

We all know that sugar is bad for your health, but did you know that sugar is also the cause for many health problems? Obesity, high blood pressure, anxiety and even depression.

Although sugar is natural, eating it can cause many health issues including oral health problems such as tooth decay and cavities.

Anything with sugar in it can be bad for your health; this includes honey, agave syrup and even fruit juices. There is healthy sugar, those found in fruit and there is unhealthy sugar, all other kinds.

Your body is a temple and treating it with respect is important. The more you educate yourself on the dangers of sugar the healthier you will be.

These tips can help.

These tips from one of our favorite wellness junkies, Sarah Wilson, the auhtor of I Quit Sugar shares tips on what to avoide:

1.Fruit juice. A glass of apple juice — whether it’s freshly squeezed or from a carton — contains 10 to 12 teaspoons of sugar. Which is the same amount as in a can of soda.

2.Dried fruit in mueslis and health bars. It’s 70% sugar!

3.Low-fat dairy. When the manufacturers take out the fat, they put sugar back in to make up for the lost flavor and texture. Beware: this added sugar is not always listed as “sugar”; it’s often disguised with other names, such as inulin.

4.Packaged sauces. These often contain more sugar than chocolate sauce, particularly the tomato-based ones.

5.Many “healthy” treats, like muffins and banana breads. Also watch out for anything saying “sugar free” that contains agave.

It is important to know that the majority of foods in the grocery store have sugar in them and a lot of sugar. Reading labels will help you make smarter choices.

Try to eliminate sugar from your diet. You can do this for 5 days and see how your body reacts. Many people are addicted to sugar and don’t realize it until they stop eating it. You may experience withdrawals. I you do, drink more water.

Dr. Marostica, a dentist in Tigard, suggest brushing your teeth after meals, this will help you reduce the sugar cravings and prevent over eating.