There’s nothing wrong with enjoying a sugary dessert.
in their diets," Manaker says. As such, Manaker explains that there are pros to reducing sugar, whichinclude going added-sugar-free cold turkey, either."Reducing sugar intake may help reduce the risk of developing chronic conditions and may also help people manage blood sugars—if that is a concern—help manage chronic low-grade inflammation, and help manage their weight," she says.
However, if reducing added sugar intake is the objective, Manaker offers several easy tips to do so. First, she says it's important to focus on reducingsugars."Fruit and some veggies contain natural sugars, but they also contain a slew of nutrients that support overall health. On the other hand, added sugar doesn't offer much in the nutrition department.
That said, Dr. Smith acknowledges that although phasing out many sweet foods might be an overall good idea, the prospect of making such a massive dietary change can be intimidating for many, especially during week one. However, according to Dr. Smith, there's no need to stress. He says breaking up with added sweeteners isn’t as torturous as it sounds, even for the most hardcore dessert-lover.
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