1. Avoid High-Carb Foods
Carbohydrates, or carbs, are an essential part of our diet. Much of our body's energy comes from carbs, as our cells convert them into sugars. Problems occur, however, when we take in too many carbs, and some foods are just bursting with them. White breads, rice, pastas and sweets all contain a very high level of carbs, and thus can mask a tremendous amount of sugar. Keep these foods in your diet, but ensure you're not overdoing it and cut back, especially if you're on a special diet. Choosing whole-grain alternatives such as brown rice or whole-wheat pasta can also help cut down on sugar levels.
2. Turn to Protein-Rich Foods
A good way to lower your sugar intake is to eat foods that are higher in protein. Eggs, meat, beans and nuts are all full of protein. The major drawback of high-protein foods is that they are not always low in fat. Nuts, for example, have a lot of protein but a lot of fat, including saturated fat. Beans are a healthy alternative, however, and have very little fat compared to protein. Eggs whites, too, are a smart choice when trying to curb fat intake, and they are almost pure protein. Stick with lean meats such as chicken to help keep your fat intake in check.
3. Avoid Sweets and Soda
As much as we love cookies and ice cream, these foods are packed with sugar. Soda, for example, can have as much as 30 grams of sugar or more per serving, and some soda cans are more than one serving. That's an enormous amount of sugar to get in a single portion. The problem is the same with cookies and candies, as sugar is often one of the top three ingredients. Complete abstinence rarely works, so if you need to satisfy your craving every once in a while then just take a single cookie, or pour yourself a small cup of soda. This will lower your sugar intake dramatically. Consider putting artificial sweetener in your tea or coffee, too, or gradually cutting back until you can drink it unsweetened.
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