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When it comes to having the energy to take you through the entire day, you may think of energy drinks or other substances that are loaded with sugar to give you an energy boost. While indeed, sugar gives you that extra little boost of hyper energy, it is actually not very helpful for you at all. Many people experience something known as a sugar crash, which can lead to all your energy going right down the drain and making you tired and uninvested in what you were previously doing. It’s important to use healthier ways throughout the day to give you energy, the first thing being to cut back on the sugar intake.
Ketchup + Other Sauces
One of America’s favorite sauces to use is Ketchup. This is a staple item for the food industry. Whether you’re out to eat or you’re cooking up burgers and hot dogs on the grill for a barbecue night, ketchup is always involved. Something you may not realize when you dip your fries into that tomato-y goodness is that on average, one tablespoon contains 4g of sugar. To make things even more complicated, a serving of barbecue sauce can contain around 8.5g of sugar. Based on the 25gs of sugar per day estimate from the American Heart Association, that’s already cutting a huge chunk into your intake, and you’re not even on to dessert yet!
Processed Fruit
When it comes to a nice bowl of oatmeal in the morning, you may be tempted to add cherries or pears from a jar, which contain that sweet sauce in them. Many of us may be led to think that the sauce is natural sugar from the fruit when in reality it’s added in there to help with the taste. But fear not, it’s still possible to get amazing-tasting foods with fresh fruits. By using a medley of fresh fruits in your bowl of oatmeal, not only will the taste be fresher, but the sugar levels will be lower. Make sure you are still using portioned amounts though, too much of any sugar is not the best for you.
When it comes down to it, you are not going to give up sugars completely. They are in just about everything we consume throughout the day. It is, however, still important to watch what you eat and make sure you don’t go too crazy in one day. So enjoy that slice of cake, but maybe go without the ice cream on the side. The small choices you make will help your body out in the long run.
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