7 Tricks to Tame Your Sweet Tooth

By Catherine Guthrie, Experience LifeThe average American now consumes some 22 teaspoons of sugar a day. And our sweet tooth isnt just making us fat its triggering all kinds of inflammation, fueling chronic diseases and even increasing our risks of cancer.

Tame Your Sweet Tooth

When it comes to sugar, it helps to be strategic, says Jacob Teitelbaum, MD: Im not saying you cant have pleasure in the form of sugar, but its time to start making informed choices.Here are some tips:
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