Low Sugar Recipes

A low-sugar diet aims to keep blood sugar steadier throughout the day by reducing added sugar and quickly digested refined carbohydrates. The target here is not the natural sugar in fruit but the sugar added to drinks, desserts and processed products. The World Health Organization recommends keeping free sugar below 10 percent, and ideally below 5 percent, of daily energy. Meals that contain fiber, protein and healthy fat slow the release of sugar into the blood and reduce sudden hunger and energy dips. In practice, the biggest hidden source of sugar is usually drinks: soda, ready-made fruit juice and sugary coffees. Swapping these for water, unsweetened tea or plain coffee makes a big difference on its own. Refined grains such as white bread and white rice are replaced by whole grains. On Tatonia, low-sugar compatibility is calculated by scoring each recipe on its sugar amount, protein balance, portion control and fiber content; recipes are ranked from the best fit downward according to that compatibility score. If you have diabetes or insulin resistance, plan your carbohydrate and sugar targets with your doctor.