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Simple Habits Can Help Reduce Sugar Intake and Improve Nutrition Balance
Dr. Sigal Mazor from Clalit Health Services advises simple lifestyle changes to reduce sugar intake, such as drinking water, choosing fruits over sweets, and reading food labels carefully.
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- 01Sugar is often consumed unknowingly and appears under various names in many products.
- 02Cravings for sweets may indicate thirst or fatigue, not hunger, and can be managed by drinking water.
- 03Choosing water over sugary drinks significantly reduces sugar intake.
- 04Fruits are recommended as natural sweet alternatives providing vitamins and fiber.
- 05Shopping when not hungry and reading ingredient lists help avoid hidden sugars.
- 06Small portion snacks and natural sweeteners like cinnamon can aid sugar reduction at home.
She emphasizes that sugar often appears under various names and in unexpected products, and that gradual reduction can retrain taste buds. Small, consistent habits can improve overall nutrition balance without completely giving up sweets.
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