Major studies revealed on Tuesday how toxic sugar really is for the human body. While this came hardly as a surprise, it was nonetheless all over the news. The steady rising rates of diabetes, obesity and heart disease have all been linked to our high sugar habits, with the average person consuming 22 teaspoons of sugar every day, more than 3 times the recommended amount. The obvious solution would be to rid sugar from our diets, but that’s no easy task considering sugar is hidden in everything from bread to salad dressing. Here are 9 ways you can cut sugar from your diet and find alternatives to help satisfy your sweet tooth.
Yes, it’s possible to quit sugar for good
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