* ketchup
* barbecue sauce
* salad dressings
* bottled smoothies
* flavored oatmeal
* coffee creamers
A product marketed as “low fat” or “natural” can still contain substantial added sugar.
The Easiest Place to Start: Sugary Drinks
If you want to reduce added sugar without completely changing your diet, beverages are often the easiest target.
Try replacing some:
* soda
* sweet tea
* energy drinks
* sweetened coffee
* sugary juice drinks
with:
* water
* sparkling water
* unsweetened tea
* coffee with less added sugar
Even small changes can significantly reduce daily sugar intake.
Do You Need to Quit Sugar Completely?
No.
A healthy diet can still include dessert and sweet foods.
The goal is not perfection. It is to make highly sugary foods occasional rather than the foundation of the diet.
A realistic approach is usually easier to maintain than completely banning every sweet food.
What Happens When You Cut Back?
