Over the month of February, we’re challenging you to go #FreeFrom! Even though it sounds difficult, cutting down on sugar comes with so many benefits. In today’s blog, we’re exploring what it means to have a low sugar diet. Better yet, we’re even adding some sneak peaks, exante hints and tips as well as our smart swaps. Interested? Read on to find out more...
What is considered a low sugar diet?
Just means cutting back on how much sugar you’re eating - it’s really that simple! Rather than going completely free (which can be quite tricky), switching to a diet that’s much lower in sugar still comes with so many amazing benefits and is so much easier to attain.
What can I eat on a low sugar diet?
As a general rule, there are a lot of things you can avoid to reduce your intake, including:
- Processed food
- Flavored yogurt
- Sugary sodas
- Chocolate and Candy
What are the benefits?
Switching up your diet can help to balance your diet and also comes with a whole host of benefits, including:
- Supporting weight loss
Reducing sugar consumption can give you a lot more control over what goes in and out of your body. Overconsumption is directly linked to overconsumption of calories, so cutting back can help you get back in shape (1).
- Helping your heart to stay healthy
When you eat a diet that’s a little lower in sugar, you’re actually helping to lower your blood pressure, in turn, making your heart healthier. This is all because you’re cutting back on LDL, which is the bad cholesterol in your body, so lower nasty cholesterol means happy heart (1)!
- Saying goodbye to Type 2 Diabetes
It’s important to remember that overconsumption isn’t the sole cause of Type 2 diabetes, however; cutting back can help lower your risk of developing it (1).
Low Sugar Smart Swaps
Love all things sugar and don’t know what to try instead? We’ve got you covered with our range of tasty, flavorsome smart swaps!
For the sugar binger...
Always find yourself skipping meals because you’re just too busy to cook and binging on high sugar snacks instead? We totally get it. That’s why we’ve got our World's First JUICED Cosmic Rainbow Shake, which tastes just just your favorite rainbow candy, perfect for getting that on-the-go food fix. High in protein, a great source of fiber, enriched with 26 vitamins & minerals and, obviously, low in sugar, JUICED is a must for your busy lifestyle!
For the sugary soda lover...
If you’re obsessed with sugary sodas, you might be consuming too much sugar. Sadly, our favorites are usually full of sweeteners and nasty additives which can be bad for your body. Don’t worry though, exante is here to BOOST your day with our 10kcal healthy drinks in 4 delicious flavors, which is a much healthier alternative!For the one who craves all things sweet...
If you can’t help but use syrups and sweeteners to sweeten your favorite food, our NEW Buttermilk Pancake Mix are sweet enough, you'll love them! Enjoy them for breakfast, lunch, dinner or even a snack - it's all up to you! They are high in protein, a great source of fiber, contain 0g no added sugar AND are only 200 calories...what more could you want? Top with your favorite healthy toppings and you're good to go. The best way to start your day!
