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There is a lot of discussion at the moment, about the negative effects of sugar consumption in the western world. <\/strong><\/h2>\r\n

One report stated <\/a><\/strong>that we consume 238 teaspoonfuls of sugar each week in Britain, and academics and researchers are warning thatsugar is as dangerous as alcohol<\/a><\/strong>and cigarettes.<\/em><\/p>\r\n

So, how easy is it to wean yourself and your family off the sweet stuff? We have a few tips on cutting down on refined sugar:<\/p>\r\n

1. Start by really reading the labels<\/strong> on the food you buy and simply don\u2019t buy items with lots of sugar content such as sweets, biscuits and ready-meals.<\/p>\r\n

2. Make your own smoothies<\/strong> instead of buying ready made ones. I recently discovered that a \u2018healthy\u2019 smoothie my family was regularly drinking was filled with sugars.<\/p>\r\n

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3. Learn about fruit.<\/strong> Some types of fruit are more sugary than others. As a guideline, the more watery the fruit, the less dense the sugar content will be. When you do consume fruit, try to eat a handful of nuts or seeds at the same time.<\/p>\r\n

4. Drop the alcohol<\/strong> – that evening glass of wine or two to unwind is loaded with sugar!<\/p>\r\n

5. Start the day with an alternative to sugary breakfast cereals such as porridge sweetened with a few blueberries or strawberries<\/strong> and sprinkled with seeds. This way you won\u2019t start your day with a sugar spike causing you to crave more sweet things later on.<\/p>\r\n

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6. Freeze bananas as a nice alternative to shop-bought lollipops and ice creams.<\/p>\r\n

7. Stop buying fizzy, sugary drinks, period.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0If they are not available for long enough, a thirsty child will get into the habit of drinking water instead.<\/p>\r\n

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8. If you usually reward your kids with sugary treats, think of some alternatives such as stickers, small toys and fun!<\/p>\r\n

9. Keep non-sugary snacks available around the house and when out such as carrot sticks, nuts, cheese and crackers.<\/p>\r\n

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10. Stop adding spoonfuls of sugar to those cups of coffee and tea during the day – you\u2019ll be surprised how quickly you get used to the taste.<\/p>\r\n

Do you have any sugar reducing tips to share?<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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