CLEVELAND — Editor's note: Video in the player above was originally published in an unrelated article on Feb. 21, 2022.
Are you eating too much sugar?
The Cleveland Clinic says new research finds sugar is biologically addicting, which is why adults consume an average of 22 teaspoons each day.
That’s much higher than the recommended five teaspoons for women or nine for men, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
So what can you do to kick the sugar habit? The Cleveland Clinic shared a guide Wednesday morning with nine steps to help stop your sugar addiction in just 10 days.
Here’s their full guide…
Make the decision
Commit yourself to this 10-day detox. These changes will reset your brain and body.
Quit cold turkey
Stop all forms of sugar: White flour, artificial sweeteners, hydrogenated fats, MSG and pre-packaged foods.
Don’t drink your calories
No sweetened teas and coffees, and no juices other than green vegetable juice.
Add protein to every meal
Include eggs, nuts, seeds, fish, chicken or grass-fed meats.
Eat the right carbs
Only non-starchy veggie: Asparagus, green beans, mushrooms, onions, zucchini, tomatoes, fennel, eggplant, peppers.
Include good fats at every meal
Go for nuts and seeds, avocado and fish, which offer omega-3 fatty acids.
Manage your stress
When you’re stressed, your cortisol shoots up. This will drive up your hunger and can fuel sugar cravings.
Quit gluten and dairy
It’s not easy, but after two or three days, you will have more energy and fewer cravings.
Sleep
If you get less than eight hours a night, it can drive you to eat more calories.
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Editor's note: Video in the player above was originally published in an unrelated health article on Feb. 18, 2022.