SUGAR CRUSH

CONSUMING TOO MUCH ADDED SUGAR ONLY SETS THE STAGE FOR A BEVY OF HEALTH PROBLEMS LIKE DIABETES. IT’S TIME YOU BREAK THAT ADDICTION AND CURB YOUR SWEET TOOTH.

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Choose cream or white-hued crockery One study published in the Journal of Sensory Studies found that participants thought hot chocolate tasted sweeter in a cream-coloured cup. The article also shared that people thought strawberry mousse appeared to be sweeter on a white plate than a black one. Eat a protein-rich breakfast A protein-rich breakfast promotes satiety and reduces brain activity that compels cravings, so you won’t feel as compelled to eat high-fat or high-sugar foods later in the day, says one US study. Pick a decaf drink The bitterness of tea and coffee makes one more likely to reach for sugar or a sweet treat, and a recent study by Cornell University in the US also found that caffeine tends to hamper your ability to detect sweetness, making you want to load up on sugar. Add…

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