Avoid sugar and have cinnamon

If you are trying to drop some kilograms, avoid taking in too much refined white sugar as it is higher in calories than other alternatives.

Cut down

Try cutting down on the amount that you usually consume. For example, if you generally add two or three teaspoons of sugar to your tea or coffee, try cutting down to using just one-and-a-half. You may not even recognise the taste difference but it will play a major role in reducing your daily calorie intake.

Try cinnamon

You could also try adding cinnamon to your food and some beverages instead of sugar. Cinnamon adds a delicious flavour and has health benefits too. Amanda van Huysteen who is based at Life Wilgeheuwel Hospital in Johannesburg says that the latest research reveals that the spike in blood sugar levels following sugar intake plays a vital role in the development of cardiac disease.

In addition to helping you to control your weight, cinnamon is high in antioxidants too, so give it a try and enjoy your new waistline!

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