Cutting the sweet stuff is hard, we know. Sugar can be a kind of addiction. But reducing added sugar in your diet is be one of the BEST things you can do for your family's overall health. Most of us consume WAAAY too much of the sweet stuff. The average adult takes in 32 teaspoons per day (the recommended daily allowance for women is only 9). .... Read More
Short Answer- Honestly, spotting hidden sugar is not that easy... you need to learn to read labels and identify the different names for sugar (kind of like being a sugar detective). But don’t worry, we can help! Did you know that there is added sugar hiding in 74% of all packaged foods? Crazy right!?! And we’re not just talking about cooki.... Read More
Short Answer- Sugar can be a kind of addiction. Trying to go “cold turkey” and cut it all out at once won’t work for most people. Instead, think of it as a process and try weaning yourself off the sweet stuff gradually. Read on for more helpful sugar cutting tips from Beenke… Cutting back the added sugar in your diet may be one of the bes.... Read More
Short Answer- Probably less than you’re eating right now. In some cases, significantly less. Most health experts agree that a little bit of added sugar won’t hurt you. Trouble is, we are eating a LOT more than a little bit. Americans consume, on average, nearly 66 pounds of added sugar per year. 66 pounds! This can lead to a host of health .... Read More