5 Easy Ways to Cut Down on Sugar

By BrazenWoman

Aspartame is a great alternative to sugar. Use it to reduce your intake and still stay sweet.

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  Skip the Sugar in Coffee

  Use a low-calorie sweetener such as NutraSweet or Equal in your coffee or tea. If you drink two coffees a day with two sugars in each, making the switch could save you almost 450 calories a week.

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  Drink Diet Soda

  If you want a sweet beverage but don’t want the calories, swap a diet beverage for your regular drink. Same great flavour but without the added sugar.

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  Chew Sugar-Free Gum

  To curb snacking while cooking or late at night, chew on a minty piece of gum. The strong flavour will kill your unhealthy cravings.

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  Use Aspartame on Oatmeal

  Sprinkle a low-calorie sweetener like Equal on your unsweetened oatmeal. One package of sweetened oatmeal contains up to 160 calories. Start the morning off right and save those extra calories.

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  Drink sweetened water

  Drink a lot of water. If regular water isn’t your thing, consider mixing in fresh fruit or fruit juice or use a low calorie flavouring.