EXCLUSIVE The Nutrition Twins reveal the only sweetener that's good for you - and how to beat sugar cravings FOR LIFE Send YOUR questions to the Nutrition Twins at [email protected] READ MORE: Why you should NEVER buy supplements on Amazon By The Nutrition Twins For Dailymail.Com Published: 17:25 BST, 19 June 2024 | Updated: 17:31 BST, 19 June 2024 e-mail View comments Of all of the questions clients ask us, the most common has to be: 'How can I stop craving sweet treats?' They're lounging on the sofa after dinner, or bored at their desk in the office, and they can't help but reach for the candy or chocolate.
As tasty as it is, sugar, as we know, is not a nutrient that we should be eating in abundance. The nutrition twins helped wean themselves off their frozen yogurt habit by making homemade popsicles using fruit and tiny amounts of natural sweeteners, like monkfruit. Natural sugars, like stevia, allulose and monk fruit, are better alternatives to artificial sugars.
We also recommend swapping baked goods and candy for fruit. Americans, on average, eat two to three times more sugar than medical authorities recommend, according to the American Heart Association . A diet high in the sweet stuff has been linked to heart disease, diabetes and obesity.
Experts believe that some of the current surge in early-onset cancers may be partly fueled by our nation's sweet tooth, and the fact it's easy to mindlessly consume hundreds of extra calories in the form of cakes and cookies. Som.
