CHOOSE NATURAL SUGAR TO

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The days are getting longer.....the temperatures are getting warmer....the winter clothes are all on sale...it must be that time again!!!  Spring is almost here and like most of the population, we are all thinking of how we can look and feel our best for the upcoming season.   I would love to give you all a great tip.....ditch the High Fructose Corn Syrup to keep from overeating like you were at an "all you can eat" buffet!!!  

Studies have found that consuming sugar that is naturally found in fruit and other foods, rather than eating sugar found in processed foods, you won't overeat as if you are going into hibernation.  The key word to look for on the labels in "HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP".   Picture yourself as Super Woman or Super Man and high fructose corn syrup is your "kryptonite"!!!   Studies show that when participants consume foods containing high fructose corn syrup, there was more blood flow to the brain to keep signaling hunger!!!  However, when they consumed foods containing natural sugar, their brains knew to stop seeking that sweetness and thus not overeat.  

Choose to get your sugar from whole grain foods such as brown rice, quinoa, oats, barley, and vegetables.   Choose to get your sugar in the form of fructose from fresh fruit such as peaches, berries, grapes, apples, and plums.  If you want to sweeten your beverages, use agave, stevia, and honey.   To avoid High Fructose Corn Syrup........do not add candy, baked goods, sweetened cereals, soda/soft drinks, jams, and fruit juice from concentrate to your shopping list!!!  Keep your eyes on those labels!!!!