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Refined sugar is typically found as sucrose,
which is the combination of glucose
and fructose. Food manufacturers add
chemically produced sugar, typically high-
fructose corn syrup, to a wide range of
foods and beverages. The body breaks down
refined sugar rapidly, because of which
insulin and blood sugar levels rise, and you
don’t feel full. Too much sugar is stored
as fat, which leads to obesity and related
supplements, you can also get them from diseases.
fermented foods. Yogurt, kombucha, idlis,
cottage cheese, miso, kimchi, buttermilk are 10. Green Juice is Good
excellent sources.
8. More Fruit and Vegetables
Green juice is made from the juices of a mix
of your choice of green vegetables. Common
ingredients include celery, kale, Swiss
chard, spinach, wheatgrass, cucumber,
Too much meat could be taxing your parsley, and mint. Add your favourite fruit
digestion and raising your cholesterol like pineapple, apple, berries to sweeten,
levels, whereas a diet with plenty of and your reward is improved digestion,
fruit and veggies keeps you feeling more weight loss, reduced inflammation, and
energetic and is easy on your systems. boosted immunity. Commercial green juices
are available as well, but some varieties
9. Cut Refined Sugar contain added sugar so do check the label.
11. More Vitamin C
Vitamin C is one of the safest and most
effective nutrients, experts say. Though
it’s not the best cure for a cold, the benefits
of vitamin C may include protection
against immune system deficiencies,
cardiovascular diseases, prenatal health
problems, eye disease, and even skin
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