Cut sugar to avoid early DEATH?!

The average American eats over 150 POUNDS of sugar in ONE year…

And nearly 15% of American adults’ total caloric intake comes from added sugars!

With the rise (and convenience) of processed JUNK all around us, I’m NOT surprised!

But what if I told you that just cutting a small amount of sugar from the food we eat could significantly decrease your risk of early death?!

Here’s the no-nonsense science about sugar and your health.

According to a study out of Massachusetts General Hospital, cutting 20% of sugar from packaged foods and 40% from beverages could prevent…

• 490,000 cardiovascular DEATHS…
• 750,000 cases of diabetes…
• and stop 2.48 million cardiovascular disease events (like stroke, heart attack, and cardiac arrest).

Yes, just 20% is THAT powerful!

Imagine what it could do for you.

Think about it… if a food contains 40 grams of sugar, simply reducing that to 32 grams could go a long way!

Researchers are hoping to use this data to help guide and implement broader policies and regulations on how much sugar is used to make processed foods.

But that’s not something you need to wait around for.

Because there are simple steps you can take NOW to eliminate processed sugars from your diet and help get you on the fast-track to better overall health.

The single best thing you can do is to grocery shop along the outer perimeter of the store… and try to avoid ‘inner aisle’ foods.

The perimeter is typically where you’ll find natural foods like meats, eggs, vegetables, and fruit… foods that don’t contain ANY added sugars.

Whereas, processed foods that are loaded with added sugars are found on the inside aisles.

If you do find yourself needing staples from those ‘inside’ aisles, it’s all about making smart choices. Start by reading the nutrition labels.

An easy example is the cereal aisle—instead of grabbing a box of sugary cereal, opt for plain oats. Top them with fruit and you have a delicious, no sugar-added bowl of oatmeal to start your day!

To cutting the junk,

Rachel Mace
Editor, eAlert with contributions from the research team

Sources:

ScienceDaily. “Reducing sugar in packaged foods can prevent disease in millions.” https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/08/210827082431.htm

Krans, Brian. “America’s Deadly Sugar Addiction Has Reached Epidemic Levels.” https://www.healthline.com/health/sugar/americas-deadly-sugar-addiction