The traditional purpose of a 30-day Sugar-free Challenge is to cut out all added sugar for 30 days. This is good advice for the general population. Another good advice: Make sure you know all the names for sugar in ingredient lists.
Secret Sugars: The 56 Different Names for Sugar
https://www.virtahealth.com/blog/names-for-sugar
However, as a person with diabetes or pre-diabetes, you already know to eliminate added sugar, as well as natural sugar found in foods such as fruit, honey, maple syrup, and milk. If you have read our general dietary guidelines, you also know that starches are just as bad as sugar and, in many ways, are worse because the high blood glucose can last longer.
All starches (carbohydrates) convert to sugar (glucose) in the digestive process. Starches include grains, even whole grains like brown rice, legumes, and starchy vegetables like potatoes, sweet potatoes, and winter squash. Beetroot and carrots are also starchy vegetables, but can be used sparingly as garnishes for salads.
What About Sugar Substitutes?
Many believe that sugar substitutes should be avoided because it is the sweet taste that causes insulin to rise. However, sugar substitutes can be used as a transition from sugar to no sugar.
An AI Overview offers the following: “The healthiest sugar substitutes are generally considered to be stevia and erythritol. Stevia is a natural, low-carb sweetener derived from the stevia plant, while erythritol is a sugar alcohol that is also low in carbohydrates. Both have minimal impact on blood sugar levels and can be good options for those looking to reduce their sugar intake.”
Finally, view this 9-minute video from Dr. Eric Berg:
The 30-Day Sugar Detox
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