The Santé editorial team is taking on the National Sugar Challenge: a full week without added sugars in food or drinks. Here's my real-time update as an editor who's lived it.
"The opening days of the National Sugar Challenge have gone surprisingly well. I've been cooking fresh from scratch, ditching pre-packaged foods and bags, and skipping those evening unhealthy snacks. The summer heat is a bonus—it's naturally suppressing my appetite. I miss my Alpro yogurt, though; no way I'm switching to the tart sugar-free version. Tonight's dinner: shrimp risotto with peas and arugula. No added sugar required. Lounging on the couch, I spotted the pack of speculaas in the cupboard but powered through. Grabbed a fresh bowl of pineapple and mango instead. Small win, big pride!"
Curious how Annalot's editor-in-chief is holding up? Read her blog.
Read also: How much do you know about sugar? Test yourself in our quiz.
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