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I had my first cheat day yesterday. Was at a friends house for dinner and had a small piece of dessert. My body was used to not having any sugar, so I did not feel very good from it. I def feel bet...
Day 1/7: Avoid Added Sugar Level IV
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annefood Crazy how we get reprogrammed, right? Glad you could tell a difference in your body. Stick with it- all your dedication is paying off!
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garv Kudos!
Added sugar??
It says 3 grams of sugar, but I don’t see sugar in the ingredients unless it’s disguised as something else?? Can I eat this trader joe muesli?
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annefood Hey! The sugar is coming from the raisins, pear juice concentrate, and dried apples. Current nutrition labels show total sugar, which is a combination of any intrinsic sugars (from fruit, grains,...
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ElanaG Thank you!!
Is bread a NO on this challenge?! I just realized some fresh baked breads probably have sugar??? Help! Tips on which to avoid? Or avoid all?
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DietID_TeamDietitians Great question!! Some breads are definitely allowed, but most actually have some added sugar. It's best to check the ingredient label to be sure. Some favorites we love: Ezekiel sprouted grain...
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joywang Hi there! I wanted to give a heads up if you ever check the label and it still says for example, 1g sugar even though there's no added sugar in the ingredients, that can be due to the natural...
Newest aldi find
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tovisnaw No added sugar
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samkelman I’ve never been to an aldi!! That looks great!!!
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tovisnaw They have the same owner at trader Joe so a lot of similar stuff for cheaper
What challenge should I start next?🤨
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annefood Are there any areas of your diet you’ve been wanting to improve?
Post workout food
What’s a good non sugar item to eat after an intense workout? I would usually do a glass of chocolate milk after running but I am starving after playin an hour and a half of basketball!
It’s getting easier.
It’s getting easier everyday. This is the longest I’ve gone without added sugar in years. 💙💚
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gracealina I agree! I feel so great I am not even tempted by the free junk at the office!
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annefood Awesome @gracealina !
Is the fruit “must” in my balsamic vinegar considered an added sugar?
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DietID_TeamDietitians Hey @elievois - nope! fruit must is basically crushed up fruit, so that is a-ok during the Avoid Added Sugar challenge.
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elievois @Rachna thank you, you may have just saved my sugarless life!
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DietID_TeamDietitians no problemo!! that's what we're here for =)
Breakfast for me at an event while everyone else is eating pastries!!! 😝
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annefood 🍓🍇🍉🥝 love it! You're going to feel so much better!
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DietID_TeamDietitians Yes!!! Great way to start the day!
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AlexB Nice, It’s so hard!!