Are you eating too much sugar with breakfast?
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If you are trying to cut down on your sugar intake, then you may want to rethink what you eat for breakfast. Many boxed cereals contain surprisingly high amounts of sugar - even the brands that portray themselves as being 'healthy'! Here are some types of food to avoid at the breakfast table, as well as some low-sugar alternatives! Cereals Next time you are in the supermarket, take some time to read the back of the cereal boxes. Mueslis and flavoured products often contain a lot of sweet stuff! Try to pick the brands that contain the least. When it comes to finding low-sugar cereals, options like plain rolled oats and bran are probably your best bet. With some fresh berries and a small dollop of unsweetened yoghurt, these can taste just as good as sugar-coated cereal flakes! If you are a muesli fan, then you may like to try your hand at making your own. Natural homemade varieties tend to be lower in both fat and sugar, as you can control exactly what goes in. Yoghurt Many cereal fans enjoy a hearty dollop of yoghurt on their morning cereal; however lots of extra sugar can be lurking around in this dairy product - especially in the 'low-fat' varieties. As a general rule of thumb, try to pick yoghurt that is natural and unsweetened. You may find the flavour tart to begin with, but after a while you are bound to get used to it. Plus, you can sweeten it yourself with fresh fruit or a sprinkle of Stevia. Hot drinks Are you a mochaccino with marshmallows on the side kind of person? Or how about a skinny latte with three sugars? If you are not careful, your morning coffee could be giving you more than just a caffeine hit! Sugar often creeps into warm beverages, which can wreak havoc on your energy levels - not to mention your waistline. Try to avoid getting in the habit of adding extra sugar. If you need a sweetener, then try Stevia extract or Xylitol. Watching your weight? Use a natural sugar replacement! Naturally Sweet Stevia and Naturally Sweet Xylitol are both high in flavour yet low in calories, making them a great healthy choice.
