There are some things that cannot be changed, like the sun rising every morning, things falling back to earth when thrown up and craving for sugar. It has been proven that people can actually get addicted to sugar. The University of California in San Francisco has stated in one of their reports that an average human should eat no more than six teaspoons or 25 grams of sugar daily if required. However, it has been found that in the country, the average consumption of sugar is around 91.5 teaspoons adding up to a staggering 85 grams clearly showing the addictive properties of sugar. Sugar is not a necessary constituent and can be easily removed from an individual’s diet with determination.
The best way to kick start a no sugar diet is by having breakfast that is free of sugar for an entire week. For best results focus on protein-rich breakfast with healthy fat so that the tummy is full and satisfied and there are reduced chances of craving with enough energy to work before lunch. Whole scrambled eggs cooked in coconut oil will provide all the proteins and the good fat to stay active. Moreover, scrambled egg is a super easy and quick recipe. One can even opt for a veggie-filled omelet with shredded cheese. One can even go for yogurt parfait which should be made out of unsweetened low in sugar yogurt with high protein granola. One can even sprinkle some nuts and seeds even fruits to make it even more enjoyable.
Lunch should be a perfect balance of proteins, good fat, fiber. Consumption of protein and healthy fat is the best way to detox sugar from the body. Rich protein diet with coconut oil and avocado can help the body in stabilizing the blood sugar level and stay energetic the entire day. It is advisable to prepare a colorful vegetable salad that is topped quinoa, beans, lentils and drizzled with olive oil. This salad will provide you with enough nutrients and energy to sustain throughout the afternoon without the need to take a tea or coffee break around 3 p.m. Lunchtimes can be utilized for properly hydrating the body as well. Water regulates almost every vital process in the body. Proper hydration of the body can also help in delaying the sudden urge to grab a bite of snacks filled with refined sugar and help the brain to think to avoid consuming an unhealthy snack.
Dinner, like lunch and breakfast, focuses on a vegetable-based meal that should be protein-rich and has enough good fat. One can include whole grains like brown rice and quinoa but do keep a check of consuming starch. Roasted vegetables with a serving of a wild salmon, brown rice and avocado have all it takes to keep the tummy full and being healthy. One can even roast broccoli, carrot, Brussels sprout in olive oil and top it with a salmon filet and some avocado. As far the snack time is considered it is advisable to stay away from hidden sugar that is unhealthy.
