The Sugar Trap: 3 Drinks to Ditch if you are Managing Diabetes

We all have a sweet tooth. It all depends on the triggers. The truth is, that intense craving our taste buds have for sugary foods is often just an acquired taste. Thus we can unlearn it.

Here are the three main offenders to keep off your grocery list:

1. Regular Soda

A single can or bottle usually contains a high amount of sugar. Since it is liquid, that sugar is absorbed almost instantly, causing sharp glucose spikes that are hard to manage.

2. Sweetened Coffee and Energy Drinks

Those flavored lattes, frappes and “healthy” energy drinks often contain just as much sugar as a soda.

3. Fruit Juice

It is a common trap because it feels “natural.” However, even 100% orange or apple juice has a very high natural sugar content and lacks the fiber found in whole fruit to slow down absorption.

The Swaps

1. Freshly squeezed lemon in plain or sparkling water with no added sugar.

2. Sugar-Free Lemonade

3. Decaffeinated or unsweetened tea. If you need a bit of creaminess, add a small amount of low-fat milk.

4. Eat the whole fruit instead but keep portion size in mind!

CONCLUSION

If you’re managing diabetes, what you drink is just as important as what you eat. Liquids hit your bloodstream fast and some of our favorite refreshments are secret sugar bombs. Keep an eye on your intake.

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