Olivia Harper felt amazing improvements in her general health and vitality when she cut added sugar from her diet. She offers here her practical and enjoyable advice on adopting a no-added-sugar diet.
“Sugar is covert. From bread to salad dressing, Olivia says, it permeates everything. “But it gets easier to find once you start reading labels.”
1. Master the Label Game
Her first rule is to start working as a label detective. Search under names like “maltose,” “fructose,” and “corn syrup hidden sugars.” “You’ll be shocked where sugar hides,” she says.
She advises substituting homemade versions of store-bought sauces. She says, “I love cooking my own tomato sauce.” “It tastes better and is sugar-free.”
2. Satisfy Sweet Cravings Naturally
Quitting sugar doesn’t mean Olivia loses sweetness. Her sweet taste is satisfied by fruits including berries, bananas, and dates. “My favourite dessert is a date stuffed with almond butter,” she says.
Still another advice: For a naturally sweet flavour boost, toss muesli or yoghurt with some cinnamon or vanilla.
3. Stay Hydrated
“Sometimes we mistakenly identify sugar cravings for thirst,” Olivia says. She makes sure to sip herbal teas and lots of water all through the day. Her go-to for staying cool is lemon water.
4. Schedule Your Desserts
Olivia lets herself occasionally indulge with natural sweeteners like maple syrup or honey instead of swearing off all delights. “It’s crucial to strike balance.” It’s about development more than perfection, she explains.
5. Acknowledge the advantages.
Olivia found she had more energy, better skin, and less mood swings within a few weeks of reducing extra sugar. She beams, “Your body thanks you in so many ways.”
Olivia’s low added sugar diet is evidence of the potency of conscious eating. “It’s not only about avoiding sugar,” she notes. The focus is on feeling your best.
