2. DEFINATION
▸ A sugar substitute is a food additive that provides a sweet taste
like that of sugar while containing significantly less food
energy than sugar-based sweeteners.
▸ It is a zero-calorie (non-nutritive) or low-calorie sweetener.
▸ By offering the taste of sweetness without any calories,
artificial sweeteners seem like they could be one answer to
effective weight loss.
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3. “
Sugar is an inseparable part of the food we consume.
But too much sugar is not ideal for our teeth and
waistline.
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6. DISEASE
▸ Obesity
A disorder involving
excess body fat that
increases the risk of
health problems. Some
symptoms are
overweight, back pain.
▸ Cardiovascular
disease
Heart conditions that
include diseased
vessels, structural
problems and blood
clots.
▸ Insulin
resistance
A resistance to the
hormone insulin,
resulting in increasing
blood sugar.
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7. DISEASE
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Diabetes
A group of diseases that result in too
much sugar in the blood. Majorly
caused by consuming excess sugar.
Type 2 Diabetes
A chronic condition that affects the
way the body process blood sugar.
Some symptoms are excess thirst,
excessive eating and frequent
urination.
8. A balanced and controlled diet is just one part of living a
healthier life. Something as simple as being more aware
of the sugar that’s in the food you currently eat and
getting rid of the worst culprits could have an
immediate effect on your wellbeing.
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9. FOOD IN WHICH SUGAR FREE IS PRESENT
▸ Mainly sugar free is like an additive.
▸ Foods carrying this claim are generally
confectionaries, chocolate bars,
spreads, fruit juices and preserved
foods.
▸ For example, cola has 9 cubes of sugar
within a single 330ml can. Therefore,
one possible way of minimizing sugar
consumption would be to swap to diet
cola, which contains no sugar.
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11. Keto cheese cake
INFREDIENTS
1/2 cup almond flour
1/2 cup coconut flour
1/4 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
3 (8-oz.) blocks cream cheese, softened to
room temperature
16 oz. sour cream, at room temperature
1 tbsp. stevia
2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
3 large eggs, at room temperature
Sliced strawberries, for serving
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