Tips to Cut Down on Sugars

Oh SUGAR! We all have a part to play.

#SugarAwarenessWeek 

Sugar Awareness Week was originally due this week, 18th-24th January 2021, but has been delayed to May 2021. I personally think that EVERY MONTH is a good month to spread awareness about sugar and share tips to cut down on sugars. 😉

Our NHS says most adults and children in the UK eat too much “free sugars”. I believe we all have a responsibility to reduce our intake for the sake of our nation’s health! Let me explain why…

The High Cost of High Sugar Consumption

🥄  HIGH sugar intake is associated with an increased risk of OBESITY, amongst other health conditions.

🥄  Obesity can contribute to an increased RISK of INFECTIONS.

🥄  Sugar also HINDERS the ability of WHITE BLOOD CELLS to destroy PATHOGENS and INFECTIONS.

For a better chance of overcoming this pandemic we all need to have strong immune systems that can fight off infections.

So let US all make a conscious effort to keep our FREE SUGAR INTAKE LOW.

Tips to Cut Down on Sugars

Free Sugars include sugars that are ADDED to food or drinks + sugars that are naturally present in certain foods (see below).

🚨 REDUCE THESE FOODS NOW: ❌ biscuits, ❌ white/milk chocolate ❌ flavoured yoghurts ❌ breakfast cereals ❌ fizzy drinks.

⚠️  BE CONSIDERATE IN NOT HAVING TOO MUCH: ⬇️ honey, ⬇️ syrups (such as maple, agave and golden), ⬇️ nectars ⬇️ fruit juices

✅  CONSIDER HEALTHIER OPTIONS: 💪🏾 diluting no-added-sugar juice with sparkling mineral water 💪🏾 #NationalPopcornDay2021 (19th Jan) make your own and add cinnamon💪🏾 low sugar fruits for snacks: strawberries, kiwis, oranges 💪🏾 Cut down on table sugar and opt for cinnamon or stevia instead.

I repeat: for a better chance of overcoming this pandemic we all need to have strong immune systems that can fight off infections.

So let US all make a conscious effort to keep our FREE SUGAR INTAKE LOW.

Strong immune systems for the win!