)
Unfortunately, (though weve got advice on ). Motivational YouTuber Matt D'Avella realized some of those challenges when he decided to Of course, that meant ditching obvious sources, such as ice cream and chocolate, but as D'Avella started reading labels, he realized how much added sugar is in breakfast cereal, bread, and even protein bars. All this stuff needs to go, he says.
Experts dont totally agreeyou dont need to ditch added sugar entirely, but you should probably keep it under 9 teaspoons (or 150 calories, or 36 grams) a day. Sugar tastes good, though, so its included in a lot of places you wouldnt think. Cutting back .
D'Avella was lucky that he wasnt consuming too much sugar to begin with, so even though he had some initial cravings, they werent incapacitating. He cut back on fruit at the same time, substituting more salads and greens, and eating more complex carbs. Meals like curried cod with rice and sauteed kale pretty well defined his 30 days.
By the end, he says his energy levels had stabilized; he wasnt riding the highs and lows of blood sugar fluctuations any more. He also noticed his dad gut started to shrink. It didnt disappear, he says, but the tide had turned. Now that hes completed his experiment, D'Avella plans to ease sugar back into his life, starting with a once-a-week cheat meal.
)
)
)