A Basic Guide to Sugar Detox

It is important to understand that sugar of any kind and in any form is not good for the body. It doesn’t really matter whether you use brown, white, beet or cane sugar because with its use you are increasing the risk of developing diabetes and obesity. Sugar detox is a great way to refresh your body and improve your health. The best part is that you don’t need to make some major changes or sacrifices in order to clean the body from dangerous sugars. Try to follow these tips for a month and you will notice the difference.

First of all, try to remove sugar from your coffee and stay away from the popular 3 in 1 instant coffees because they usually have added sugars. Also, when you are in your favorite coffee shop avoid coffees with creams because these additions are usually packed with hidden sugars. Try to stick to plain black coffee with small amounts of milk for a while. It may be bitter in the beginning, but you will eventually get used to it.

Introduce spices in your diet

It is crucial to make your body comfortable with this new diet regime that doesn’t include sweet tastes and that’s why you should avoid replacing the so-called bad sugars with the good ones. Try to avoid honey, molasses, agave syrup and other sweeteners at least in the beginning because you body won’t notice the difference and you will not get rid of the unbearable desire for sweets. Use dried or fresh spices like nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla or cardamom to improve the taste of your meals. There are many different ways to spice up your food.

Boost fiber intake

If you have practiced a diet that was rich in fats and sugars for a long period of time, it is very likely that the microbes found in the intestines have changed. This problem can be solved by eating foods rich in fiber in the time when you usually consume products that contain sugar. This fiber rich food will accelerate the work of intestinal bacteria and provide a feeling of satiety and reduce sugar cravings.

Don’t forget the drinks

Sugar detox won’t be successful in case you don’t eliminate the ones found in liquids. This means that you should avoid drinks like juices, soft drinks, alcohol and energy drinks. You are probably not aware that a drop of wine has twice the calories found in Coke. During sugar detox, drink plain water or freshly squeezed juices from vegetables and fruits without using sweeteners. Use more vegetables in these juices because fruits are rich in sugar.

Use homemade ketchup

If you really like ketchup, you should know that only one tablespoon of ketchup contains a teaspoon of sugar. The good news is that you can replace it with healthier homemade ketchup.

Pour few tablespoons of oil in a large bowl and heat it on the stove. Add three cloves of onion, sliced into very thin slices and braise it until it gets soft (for about 20 minutes). Add a ¼ cup of water in the bowl and let it cook for 2 minutes. After that, add 2 red peppers roasted on a grill (chopped and cleaned from seeds) and pour 150 ml of tomato puree and let it warm up for 2-3 minutes. Then add 1 ½ teaspoon of vinegar, a teaspoon of Dijon mustard, freshly ground pepper and salt to taste. Pour the mixture in a blender and grind. In order to get thick smooth ketchup filter it through a thick gauze.