Eliminating sugar requires paying very close attention to what you buy at the grocery store since sugar is added to many types of food.  The nutrition fact panel will let you know how many grams of sugar is in each serving of your food.  However, this doesn't tell you if it's natural or added sugar. Be mindful when you shop!  You most likely expect to find added sugars in something like cookies, but you might be surprised to see it's also commonly added to savory foods like salad dressing, bread, and tomato sauce. Check labels carefully and avoid foods that contain sugar. Read the ingredient list to figure out if there's any added sugar to your foods.  Remember, some food will have sugar listed on the nutrition fact panel, but there is no added sugar to the products.  For example, plain yogurt or unsweetened applesauce both contain naturally occurring sugar. Added sugars include white sugar, brown sugar, beet sugar, cane sugar, molasses, agave syrup, high-fructose corn syrup, turbinado, honey, maple syrup, agave syrup, fruit juice concentrate and many more. Added sugars that are mixed with food to sweeten them and contain no nutritional value on their own. Naturally-occurring sugars in fruit and milk come with vitamins, minerals, and fiber making them much more nutritious.  Naturally-occurring sugars include fructose (found in fruit) and lactose (found in milk).  All fruit, fruit products (like unsweetened applesauce) and dairy products (like yogurt, milk or cottage cheese) contain varying amounts of naturally occurring sugars. You can make a variety of healthier swaps by substituting foods that contain natural sugar for added sugar.  When you're craving something sweet, go for naturally sweet items like fruit or yogurt. Sugar is commonly added to processed and packaged foods to improve the taste, texture, and shelf life.  Frozen food, packaged snacks, canned soup, sauces, salad dressings, and marinades often have added sugar. Try making some of these items from scratch if you can. Go for unsweetened and plain varieties whenever possible.  For example, consume unsweetened applesauce or plain yogurt.  Flavored items generally contain added sugars. Even fruit can be loaded with sugar when it's processed. Fruit juice has been stripped of fiber and water that helps you feel full. If you're including fruit in your diet, go for whole fruit.
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