How To Quit Sugar in 5 Days

FOOD AND NUTRITION

Chris Freytag, CPT

1. 

SAY GOODBYE TO SUGARY DRINKS

TIP: Instead, opt for seltzer water, buy your own soda streamer, or choose unsweetened coffee.

2. 

GIVE SUGARY JUNK FOODS THE BOOT! 

TIP: incorporate high protein, fat and fiber foods that keep the body full for longer, like eggs, nuts, avocados and hummus.

3. 

ELIMINATE SIMPLE CARBS 

TIP: Vegetables are complex carbs, so they’ll keep you satisfied much longer than the simple kind. Adding in leafy greens is also a must!

4. 

PINPOINT HIDDEN SUGARS 

TIP: Watch out for whole-grain cereals, English muffins, low-fat salad dressings, store-bought smoothies, and yogurt.

5.

RETHINK DESSERT 

TIP: try incorporating dark chocolate instead. Make sure to look for a bar that’s high in cacao, however.

6.

HYDRATE WITH WATER

TIP: Drinking enough water makes you feel full and flushes out excess sugar from the body, therefore keeping cravings at bay.

READ MORE ON HOW TO QUIT SUGAR 

Don't forget - there are ways to keep sweet treats in your life without loading up on sugar!