Sugar is tasty and we crave it. Yes, it’s a fantastic preservative, the truth is you do not need sugar; in fact, any form of crystalized sugar should never be part of your daily diet. We have all become so used to grabbing an ice cold drink on hot days, or jugging down that “energy and vitamin boosted” drink and don’t forget those fast foods that we love to gobble down. The truth is they’re loaded with sugar.

Sugar is a really bad energy source. It will give you a quick energy boost and then be gone. This leaves you hungry. Remember our bodies need longer lasting energy sources that are high in nutritional value. Did you know that sugar has zero nutritional value? Sugar has no value at all and in today’s world accounts for 20% of the average person daily calorie intake. Almost every food item that comes in a can, bottle, on a shelf or is preserved has sugar in it.

We don’t see it so we don’t count it. You don’t have to deprive yourself of having a sweet treat every now and then. There are healthy alternatives. In fact they should be the first choices and are not seen as alternatives, i.e. honey, fresh fruit or berries.

It’s going to time and effort on your part to rid sugar from your diet. A good substitute as you go through the weaning off period is WATER. Not only will you be hydrating yourself it eases off the craving.