Too Much Sugar Can Stress Your Heart
Ditch The Soft Drinks: The sugar and calories present in soft drinks can add up fast.
Sugar And Your Heart
Tips For Monitoring Your Sugar
- Ditch The Soft Drinks: The sugar and calories present in soft drinks can add up fast. Try cutting these out altogether or substituting water for soft drinks as often as you can.
- Know The Names: Even if you check nutrition labels and don’t see the word “sugar” listed, you are not necessarily in the clear. Other names for sugar that tend to be put on these labels include glucose, fructose, maltose, sucrose, and many more.
- Add Fruit In: If you’ve still got a sweet tooth, adding more fruit to your diet is the perfect option. Fruit contains natural, healthy sugars, satisfying your sweet tooth without compromising your heart health.
- Cut Back On Servings: When cooking or baking with recipes that require sugar, consider halving the instructed amount. Doing so can help limit your sugar intake without causing a notable difference in the recipe.
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