Hi Friend,
Many people think sugar only comes from desserts or candy, but added sugars can hide in foods we eat every day — including sauces, breads, yogurt, cereals, drinks, and even “healthy” snacks.
Simple carbohydrates and added sugars digest quickly, causing rapid rises and falls in blood sugar levels. This can lead to:
- Energy crashes
- Increased cravings
- Mood swings
- Hunger shortly after eating
- Difficulty managing weight and blood sugar
The goal this week is awareness — not perfection.
What Counts as Added Sugar?
Foods High in Added Sugar
🍩 Donuts
🥤 Soda
🍪 Cookies
🧃 Juice drinks
🍬 Candy
🍨 Ice cream
🥣 Sugary cereals
☕ Flavored coffee drinks
Hidden Sugar Sources
- Ketchup
- BBQ sauce
- Granola bars
- Sweetened yogurt
- Sports drinks
- Instant oatmeal packets
“What Does 4 Grams of Sugar Look Like?”
📸 Suggestion for newsletter graphic:
- Display 1 teaspoon of sugar = 4 grams
- Show popular beverages beside teaspoons of sugar:
- Soda = 10 teaspoons
- Sweet tea = 8 teaspoons
- Energy drink = 12 teaspoons
Tip
When reading labels:
- Check “Added Sugars”
- Ingredients ending in “-ose” are often sugars
- Ingredients are listed from highest to lowest amount
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WEEK 1 ACTION ITEMS
✔ Read labels on 5 foods this week
✔ Replace sugary drinks with water or unsweetened beverages
✔ Eat protein with breakfast daily
✔ Reduce candy, pastries, and desserts
✔ Track your cravings and energy levels
💌 This Month’s Challenge:
🥣 Become a part of our "No Added Sugar Reset" Challenge!
🍓 JOIN THE 30-DAY NO ADDED SUGAR RESET CHALLENGE 🍓
Ready to break free from sugar cravings, energy crashes, and unhealthy eating patterns?
Join us for a transformational 30-day journey designed to help you reduce added sugars and simple carbohydrates while building healthier habits that actually last.
This challenge is not about perfection or extreme dieting. It’s about learning how to nourish your body, stabilize your energy, and feel more confident in your food choices — one day at a time.
✨ During this challenge, you’ll learn:
✔ How to identify hidden sugars
✔ Smarter carbohydrate choices
✔ Healthy snack and meal ideas
✔ How to reduce cravings naturally
✔ Grocery shopping tips
✔ Restaurant survival strategies
✔ Simple habits for long-term success
🌟 What makes this challenge different?
You won’t be doing it alone.
You’ll have:
🤝 Accountability to keep you motivated
💬 A supportive community cheering you on
📚 Daily education and practical nutrition tips
🥗 Weekly action steps to help you stay consistent
🎯 Encouragement from a Registered Dietitian
Imagine having:
✅ More stable energy
✅ Better blood sugar balance
✅ Fewer cravings
✅ Improved confidence around food
✅ Healthier daily routines
Small changes truly lead to powerful results.
📅 Start Date: August first but you can join as soon as you receive this email
📍Hosted on TagMango
🎉 Open to anyone ready to create healthier habits and reset their relationship with sugar.
Your journey toward better health starts with one decision.
Are you ready to join the reset?
🎯 P.S. If you’d like personalized guidance to improve your A1C and cholesterol together, you can schedule a consultation here:
If this message resonated with you, feel free to share it with someone who could benefit.
With care,
Astrida Teneng, MDA, RDN, CDCES
Diathrive Nutrition, LLC
www.diathrivenutrition.com
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