i woke up this morning with a text message from my sister. she and i have always been "health buddies" - she inspires me more than anyone else. her text said "tmw. start of 30 days no processed sugar. want to do it with me?" now, i don't normally eat any foods with processed sugar, but i love having challenges to keep me on track. 30 days is usually too long for my attention span, but this would only require me to make small changes. i already cook all of my own food. i figure thats a good, small step since i'm just starting to get serious about this healthy lifestyle.
so, for 30 days, no processed sugar.
i've researched the top 6 foods that have hidden sugars for you to avoid:
Now many of these are no brainers (fast food, cookies), but it is also good to realize that some of these have simple, healthy alternatives. It's so easy to make your own salad dressing! For example:
Classic Vinaigrette
There are a lot of hidden processed sugars in food, but it is avoidable if you stick to cooking your own food and making your own recipes with fresh ingredients. for 30 days i pledge to be processed sugar-free!
so, for 30 days, no processed sugar.
i've researched the top 6 foods that have hidden sugars for you to avoid:
- spaghetti sauce
- ketchup
- reduced-fat cookies
- low-fat salad dressing
- bread
- fast-food
Now many of these are no brainers (fast food, cookies), but it is also good to realize that some of these have simple, healthy alternatives. It's so easy to make your own salad dressing! For example:
Classic Vinaigrette
- 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chopped shallots
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
There are a lot of hidden processed sugars in food, but it is avoidable if you stick to cooking your own food and making your own recipes with fresh ingredients. for 30 days i pledge to be processed sugar-free!