SNEAKY SUGARS
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We all know the holidays are ripe with sweet treats, but we should be pretty safe the rest of the year, right? Unfortunately, even if you adhere to what you believe is a strict diet, your meals could be laced with sugar. Here are some ways you may be overloading on sugar all year long.
be wiped out when you add a sugar-loaded dressing. And it’s not just salad dressings. Condiments like ketchup, barbecue sauce, mayonnaise, Sriracha, and others are also full of sugar, often as a way to compensate for the taste lost in fat-free options. Instead, create homemade salad dressings with lemons and healthy oils, and make your own condiments with plain dairy- free yogurt, natural spices, and vinegar.
A CUP OF SUGAR
Your favorite way to wake up just might be packed with unnecessary sugars and sweeteners. Think about what you add to your coffee each morning. Sweetener? Creamer? Half-and-half ? Spoonfuls of sugar?This robotic action eachmorning may be setting you up for sugar overload before you even start your day. Plus, caffeine can cause your blood sugar to swing irregularly, so you will crave more sugar. Try raw honey, stevia, or unsweetened almond milk to tame the coffee flavor, or switch to decaffeinated teas and coffees.
FRUITFUL SNACKING
Reaching for an apple instead of a candy bar is always a better alternative, but apples aren’t perfect. Being mindful of the fruits you're ingesting on a daily basis can cut down on your daily sugar intake. For example, bananas can contain nearly a third of your daily recommended sugar intake, and if you opt for a bowl of grapes instead, you’re ingesting nearly half of what’s suggested for a whole day. To get your sweet fix, try a bowl of strawberries or raspberries. Most berries are low in sugar and pack powerful nutrients, too. Got a case of sugar overload? See howThe Livewell Clinic can help you combat sugar cravings and sweetened foods by calling 515.279.9900 or visiting TheLivewellClinic.com . A NEW PROCESS FOR OUR CLINIC Beginning Jan. 1, 2019, The Livewell Clinic will only be seeing patients who are either in an active restorative care plan or have purchased an annual care plan. These plans provide patients with a variety of treatment options, such as health coaching and IVNutritionTherapy, discounts on nutritional medicines and labs, and access to all of our clinic’s sponsored events. Though we are changing this piece of our process, our mission will not change. We will continue our dedication to helping our patients lead the healthiest lives they can. These changes will give our experts the best resources and guidance to support long termhealth and lifestyle plans for their patients. Directions If you have completed your restorative care plan and are not in an annual care plan, please see one of our teammembers for details about those plans. Information regarding annual care plans is also available on our website. Please call our clinic at 515.279.9900 or visit TheLivewellClinic.com for more information. Stay tuned for more information fromDr. Zac inDecember on our Facebook page.
DRESS IT UP
If you’re looking to salads as a healthy go-to, nix the prepackaged salad dressing to achieve this feat. The nutrient-dense benefits of your salad will
Livewell Events Intro to Living Well 12/4, 12/15, 12/20 Patient Potluck 12/06
Patients will bring healthier versions of favorite appetizers and desserts with the recipes. We will compile the recipes into a patient cookbook.
Livewell Chat 12/11 – Let's Talk About Sugar
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