If you are serious about trying to lose weight and live healthy,
I dare you to take up this challenge for 1 month
Obesity is majorly contributed by over consumption of sugar, not fat
Why?
Because we are taking in huge amounts of sugar without realizing it
There are hidden traces of sugar in many foods we eat
Sugars are added to Low-fat foods to make them taste good,
to keep foods cheap and long lasting
Added sugar can have severe harmful effects on metabolism,
promotes inflammation and building up of visceral fats that is fat that collects in the liver and around the organs,
much worse that fats that build up under the skin
promotes inflammation and building up of visceral fats that is fat that collects in the liver and around the organs,
much worse that fats that build up under the skin
This is why you can't judge that a skinny person is healthy
Added sugars are sugars and syrups that are added to foods or beverages when they are processed or prepared
This does not include naturally occurring sugars
This does not include naturally occurring sugars
such as those in milk and fruits
Reading the ingredient label on processed foods can help to identify added sugars.
Names for added sugars on food labels include:
anhydrous dextrose, brown sugar, confectioner's powdered sugar, corn syrup, corn syrup solids, dextrose, fructose, high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS), honey, invert sugar, lactose, malt syrup, maltose, maple syrup, molasses, nectars (e.g., peach nectar, pear nectar), pancake syrup, raw sugar, sucrose, sugar, white granulated sugar
major food and beverage sources of added sugars for Americans are:
Candy - duh
drinks - commercial coffee/tea, soymilk,
regular soft drinks, energy drinks, and sports drinksbaked food - cakes, cookies, pies, pastries, and donuts
drinks - commercial coffee/tea, soymilk,
regular soft drinks, energy drinks, and sports drinksbaked food - cakes, cookies, pies, pastries, and donuts
fruit drinks - fruit juices, fruit punchdairy desserts - ice cream flavored yogurtsauces - barbeque, salad, thousand island, mayonnaise, pasta sauce, ketchup
jelly, fruit jams, peanut butter
supposedly healthy foods - energy bar, granola, instant oatmeal, dried fruit
supposedly healthy foods - energy bar, granola, instant oatmeal, dried fruit
Cold cuts - ham, bacon, smoked salmon, canned tuna
I simply can't list all the benefits of not having added sugar in your diet
but here are a few:
- Healthy Weight Loss, Maintenance
-Better energy levels
-Better complexion
-Improved Moods
-Stronger resistance to viruses
Warning:
At the start you may feel really down and deprived from all your sweet indulgences
HAVE A FRUIT, maybe something really sweet like watermelon
or just freeze an overly ripe papaya ^^
we are blessed in Singapore to have fresh fruits all year round
But I hope you persevere on, stay on for 1 month
& I ensure you that you will feel the benefits of this new lifestyle
I personally have stayed off added sugar for 3 years, nearly 4
and witnessed this benefits myself
better complexion, energy, rarely ill
Now, regular sweet desserts are too sweet for my taste buds
I no longer crave such foods :)
tried a chocolate cake once and simply couldn't take it
I would love to hear responses from those who really want this
and are determined enough to complete this challenge
and are determined enough to complete this challenge
Till next time, Take care!