Sugar

Sugar is tempting, but it’s also a major culprit when it comes to inflammation. Refined sugars found in sugary drinks, desserts, and processed snacks can lead to chronic inflammation. So, swap out those sugary treats for naturally sweet alternatives like fresh fruits or indulge in a piece of dark chocolate for a guilt-free fix.

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Refined Grains

White bread, pasta, and other refined grains may taste delicious, but they can wreak havoc on our bodies. These refined grains have been stripped of their natural nutrients and fiber, leading to a rapid rise in blood sugar levels and triggering inflammation. Opt for whole grains like quinoa, brown rice, or whole wheat bread to satisfy your carb cravings while keeping inflammation at bay.

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Greasy Food

While it may be a guilty pleasure, fried foods are high in unhealthy fats that promote inflammation in the body. So, put down that deep-fried snack and embrace healthier cooking methods like baking, grilling, or sautéing.

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Trans Fat

Trans fats are the villains of the culinary world, notorious for their ability to promote inflammation and increase the risk of heart disease. These sneaky troublemakers hide in processed snacks, baked goods, and fried foods. Check food labels diligently and avoid products that contain partially hydrogenated oils, which are the primary source of trans fats.

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Excess Salt

Excessive salt intake can lead to water retention and trigger inflammation in the body. Limit your consumption of processed and packaged foods, as they are often loaded with hidden sodium. Instead, season your dishes with herbs, spices, and natural flavorings to add a punch of taste without unwanted inflammation.

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What They Learned

The charity’s research analyzed the content of sugar and calories in large-sized hot chocolates and seasonal lattes in high street coffee chains available in the U.K. Based on their findings, the worst option comes from Starbucks—their venti Signature Caramel Hot Chocolate with whipped cream and oat milk contains 758 calories and 93.8 grams of sugar!

When it comes to lattes, the one with the most sugar is Starbucks’ venti Gingerbread Latte with oat milk which contains 523 calories and 14 teaspoons of sugar. Other chains are not much better; the study found that nearly all beverages they included contain excessive amounts of sugar and the customers often had no idea about it.

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Simple Carbs

Foods rich in sugar and white flour have a high glycemic index, which means they rapidly raise your blood sugar levels, which affects the hormones in your body, which ultimately makes your skin greasy and prone to acne. Don’t think that avoiding candy and junk food is enough; even fruits high in sugar, such as watermelon, can mess up your body and give you breakouts.

Dairy

Due to high sugar content and hormones from lactating cows, milk can make your skin break out when you least need it. Fortunately, this won’t happen from cheese or yogurt, so you’re safe there. Instead of dairy, use plant-based milk whenever you have the chance.

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As people started realizing this, the yogurt manufacturers started coming up with more and more kinds to offer to consumers, and now there’s an impossible choice in front of us every time we go to the grocery store. Nutrition labels on the packaging reveal that some yogurt, even the organic ones, have more sugar than a can of Coca-Cola.

According to a study published in the British Medical Journal, most yogurts (out of 900 products included in the research) contain more than 10 percent sugar. This means they have at least 4 teaspoons in 5oz yogurt packaging! 

How did this happen? While natural yogurt contains nothing but fermented milk, the companies making it wanted to increase sales so they basically made what people wanted. Yogurts today come with many different flavors and are way less healthy than we typically believe. Keep that in mind the next time you’re in a grocery store.

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Flavored Water / Vitamin Water

Flavored or vitamin water may seem like a good alternative to sodas and other sugary drinks, but don’t think that it’s always calorie and sugar-free. One bottle can have up to 31 grams of sugar, the same amount as an average chocolate bar!

Cereal With Milk

Your favorite store-bought cereal is probably delicious because of the high sugar content. It’s best to make your own mix using grains and nuts you buy separately.

Low-Fat Yogurt

Food companies will make low-fat products that actually contain more sugar than full-fat versions – that richness and flavor has to come from somewhere, right?

Dried Fruits

Fresh fruit contains natural sugar, but that sugar is much more concentrated in dried, dehydrated fruits.

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Bananas

Bananas are naturally really sweet and add a nice sweetness to a lot of different baked goods in place of sugar. You can mash it up and make it into pancake, sweeten up your oatmeal, cakes, and more!

Dates

Dried fruit is always sweeter than regular fruit, and dates are especially sweet in a really interesting way. They actually take on a caramel-like flavor, so it’s perfect to pulse them in a food processor and add them in place of caramel or brown sugar.

Honey

Although some people say honey is broken down in the same way white sugar is, the difference is that the taste is a lot richer, and it also has a ton of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, whereas white sugar doesn’t have any redeeming qualities besides sweetness.

The post Ditch Sugar For These Natural Substitutions! appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Muscovado

Muscovado is very similar to sugar cane, with the main difference that it’s produced with minimal processing. This sugar has a darker brown color, but it is also available in several lighter hues. It is a great substitute for all other types of sugar, with the only difference that it has a much stronger taste.

Cane Sugar

As the name suggests, cane sugar is made of sugarcane. It has a slightly darker off-white color, that is more on the cream side of shades. The flavor is a bit deeper compared to the regular white sugar. The prices vary, but it can be a bit more expensive than the conventional version.

Palm Sugar

Palm trees are the source that provide this sweetener. It is one of the unrefined types of sugar which also contain beneficial vitamins.

Demerara

Demerara is also less processed and contains molasses, which makes this sugar a little bit sticky. The color is a darker cream hue. When it comes to the crystals, you’ll notice that they are bigger.

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If you’re trying to lighten your sugar intake and not go crazy from doing so, consider the following tips to curb potential hungry sugar cravings:

Berry smoothie

Make a berry smoothie to get your daily dose of natural, earthy sweets.

Long-term Goals

Keep your eyes on the long-term prize, and your cravings should naturally subside after 2-3 weeks of a low/no sugar diet.

Adoptogens

Add adoptogens to your morning smoothie cocktail for a range of healthy benefits.

Oh Honey

Add honey to your morning coffee to get an initial dose of sweetener that’ll tame your sugar levels for the day.

Bake with natural sweeteners

The post 5 Tips to Curb “Hangry” Sugar Cravings appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Sugar

Sugar is tempting, but it’s also a major culprit when it comes to inflammation. Refined sugars found in sugary drinks, desserts, and processed snacks can lead to chronic inflammation. So, swap out those sugary treats for naturally sweet alternatives like fresh fruits or indulge in a piece of dark chocolate for a guilt-free fix.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by That Sweet Spot (@_that.sweet.spot_)

Refined Grains

White bread, pasta, and other refined grains may taste delicious, but they can wreak havoc on our bodies. These refined grains have been stripped of their natural nutrients and fiber, leading to a rapid rise in blood sugar levels and triggering inflammation. Opt for whole grains like quinoa, brown rice, or whole wheat bread to satisfy your carb cravings while keeping inflammation at bay.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Gladys (@the.life.of.gigi_)

Greasy Food

While it may be a guilty pleasure, fried foods are high in unhealthy fats that promote inflammation in the body. So, put down that deep-fried snack and embrace healthier cooking methods like baking, grilling, or sautéing.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Magnete (@magnetecompany)

Trans Fat

Trans fats are the villains of the culinary world, notorious for their ability to promote inflammation and increase the risk of heart disease. These sneaky troublemakers hide in processed snacks, baked goods, and fried foods. Check food labels diligently and avoid products that contain partially hydrogenated oils, which are the primary source of trans fats.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Peter (@peter.loves.food)

Excess Salt

Excessive salt intake can lead to water retention and trigger inflammation in the body. Limit your consumption of processed and packaged foods, as they are often loaded with hidden sodium. Instead, season your dishes with herbs, spices, and natural flavorings to add a punch of taste without unwanted inflammation.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by JB Foods Exporters (@jb_food_exporters)

The post Foods To Avoid When Trying To Reduce Inflammation appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

What They Learned

The charity’s research analyzed the content of sugar and calories in large-sized hot chocolates and seasonal lattes in high street coffee chains available in the U.K. Based on their findings, the worst option comes from Starbucks—their venti Signature Caramel Hot Chocolate with whipped cream and oat milk contains 758 calories and 93.8 grams of sugar!

When it comes to lattes, the one with the most sugar is Starbucks’ venti Gingerbread Latte with oat milk which contains 523 calories and 14 teaspoons of sugar. Other chains are not much better; the study found that nearly all beverages they included contain excessive amounts of sugar and the customers often had no idea about it.

The post Plant-Based Milk Can Have Excessive Amounts of Sugar appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Simple Carbs

Foods rich in sugar and white flour have a high glycemic index, which means they rapidly raise your blood sugar levels, which affects the hormones in your body, which ultimately makes your skin greasy and prone to acne. Don’t think that avoiding candy and junk food is enough; even fruits high in sugar, such as watermelon, can mess up your body and give you breakouts.

Dairy

Due to high sugar content and hormones from lactating cows, milk can make your skin break out when you least need it. Fortunately, this won’t happen from cheese or yogurt, so you’re safe there. Instead of dairy, use plant-based milk whenever you have the chance.

The post Stop Eating These Foods If You’re Having an Acne Breakout appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

As people started realizing this, the yogurt manufacturers started coming up with more and more kinds to offer to consumers, and now there’s an impossible choice in front of us every time we go to the grocery store. Nutrition labels on the packaging reveal that some yogurt, even the organic ones, have more sugar than a can of Coca-Cola.

According to a study published in the British Medical Journal, most yogurts (out of 900 products included in the research) contain more than 10 percent sugar. This means they have at least 4 teaspoons in 5oz yogurt packaging! 

How did this happen? While natural yogurt contains nothing but fermented milk, the companies making it wanted to increase sales so they basically made what people wanted. Yogurts today come with many different flavors and are way less healthy than we typically believe. Keep that in mind the next time you’re in a grocery store.

The post Did You Know That Your Yogurt Probably Comes Packed with Sugar? appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Flavored Water / Vitamin Water

Flavored or vitamin water may seem like a good alternative to sodas and other sugary drinks, but don’t think that it’s always calorie and sugar-free. One bottle can have up to 31 grams of sugar, the same amount as an average chocolate bar!

Cereal With Milk

Your favorite store-bought cereal is probably delicious because of the high sugar content. It’s best to make your own mix using grains and nuts you buy separately.

Low-Fat Yogurt

Food companies will make low-fat products that actually contain more sugar than full-fat versions – that richness and flavor has to come from somewhere, right?

Dried Fruits

Fresh fruit contains natural sugar, but that sugar is much more concentrated in dried, dehydrated fruits.

The post These Foods Contain More Sugar Than You Probably Think appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Bananas

Bananas are naturally really sweet and add a nice sweetness to a lot of different baked goods in place of sugar. You can mash it up and make it into pancake, sweeten up your oatmeal, cakes, and more!

Dates

Dried fruit is always sweeter than regular fruit, and dates are especially sweet in a really interesting way. They actually take on a caramel-like flavor, so it’s perfect to pulse them in a food processor and add them in place of caramel or brown sugar.

Honey

Although some people say honey is broken down in the same way white sugar is, the difference is that the taste is a lot richer, and it also has a ton of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, whereas white sugar doesn’t have any redeeming qualities besides sweetness.

The post Ditch Sugar For These Natural Substitutions! appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Muscovado

Muscovado is very similar to sugar cane, with the main difference that it’s produced with minimal processing. This sugar has a darker brown color, but it is also available in several lighter hues. It is a great substitute for all other types of sugar, with the only difference that it has a much stronger taste.

Cane Sugar

As the name suggests, cane sugar is made of sugarcane. It has a slightly darker off-white color, that is more on the cream side of shades. The flavor is a bit deeper compared to the regular white sugar. The prices vary, but it can be a bit more expensive than the conventional version.

Palm Sugar

Palm trees are the source that provide this sweetener. It is one of the unrefined types of sugar which also contain beneficial vitamins.

Demerara

Demerara is also less processed and contains molasses, which makes this sugar a little bit sticky. The color is a darker cream hue. When it comes to the crystals, you’ll notice that they are bigger.

The post A Short Guide to Different Types of Sugar appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

If you’re trying to lighten your sugar intake and not go crazy from doing so, consider the following tips to curb potential hungry sugar cravings:

Berry smoothie

Make a berry smoothie to get your daily dose of natural, earthy sweets.

Long-term Goals

Keep your eyes on the long-term prize, and your cravings should naturally subside after 2-3 weeks of a low/no sugar diet.

Adoptogens

Add adoptogens to your morning smoothie cocktail for a range of healthy benefits.

Oh Honey

Add honey to your morning coffee to get an initial dose of sweetener that’ll tame your sugar levels for the day.

Bake with natural sweeteners

The post 5 Tips to Curb “Hangry” Sugar Cravings appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.