By: Jigyasa Kakwani
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Love eating cakes, chocolates, mithai, and whatnot? If you have a sweet tooth, it can be easy to go overboard with your sugar intake. Here are 6 simple tips to reduce your sugar consumption:
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Ketchup, jarred pasta sauce, barbecue sauce, and salad dressings may not taste very sweet but often contain sugar to enhance the taste.
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Want to eat something sweet? Ditch processed sweets and eat a juicy fruit. Adding lemon juice and salt to some fruits can make them tastier.
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Eat small meals throughout the day to keep your metabolic system working. This way you would not crave sugar.
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If you feel like eating chocolate, try dark chocolate with rich flavours and lesser sugar, instead of a sugary white or milk chocolate.
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Replace sugary soda and sweet juice with healthier options like low-fat milk, carbonated water, or unsweetened iced tea.
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If you have a sweet tooth, then pick 'sweet' days instead of 'cheat days'. Allow yourself one moderate sweet indulgence only on this day.
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For sugar-free Indian dessert recipes, click here.
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