We all know that sugar is bad for our health. Having a diet that includes lots of sugar can cause wrinkles, energy crashes and gaining weight.
Sugar can be really dangerous. Here are some of the reasons why you should avoid it:
- It can cause eczema
- Increases the risk of diabetes
- Reduces body’s energy
- Can cause cancer
- Can cause ulcers
- It suppresses the immune system
- Increases the levels of serotonin
- Reduces the minerals in the body
- Can cause heart issues
- Can lead to premature aging
- Can lead to arthritis
- Can damage your vision
- Can result in gallstone
- Has no nutritional value
7-Day Sugar Detox Menu
Day #1
Breakfast:
– Spinach with cheese and baked eggs
Morning Snack:
– Tamari almonds
Lunch:
– Cheesy sweet peppers with low carbs and green salad
Dinner:
– Spinach with baked stuffed chicken and cucumber salad with feta cheese and tomatoes
Snack:
– Ricotta cheese with low fat, ¼ cup part skim, ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract and several drops vanilla stevia
Day #2
Breakfast:
– Frittata with sun-dried tomato
Morning Snack:
– Tamari almonds
Lunch:
– Spinach and pepper peppers and chicken
Dinner:
– Sautéed spinach, peppers, mushrooms and turkey lettuce cups
Snack:
– Cheese stick
Day #3
Breakfast:
– Peanut butter protein smoothie
Morning Snack:
– 3 boiled eggs, just the whites
Lunch:
– Salad with cucumber, tomatoes, sweet peppers, green salad with added vinegar and extra virgin
Dinner:
– Light veggie soup and a slice of grilled chicken
Snack
– Vanilla chia pudding
Day #4
Breakfast:
– Santa Fe frittatas
Morning Snack:
– Cheese stick
Lunch:
– Cilantro chicken salad made with grilled chicken
Dinner:
– Mini Zucchini cheese bites and bean stew and crock pot chicken
Snack:
– ½ cup cottage cheese –low fat with cucumber pieces
Day #5
Breakfast:
– Santa Fe Frittata’s
Morning Snack:
– Raw vegetables in a spicy Mediterranean feta dip
Lunch:
– Green salad with tomatoes, cucumber, sweet peppers with some vinegar and extra virgin olive oil, and Soup
Dinner:
– Cheesy bread sticks – low carbs and Italian green bean salad
Snack:
– Vanilla chia pudding
Day #6
Breakfast:
– Egg muffin with crust
Morning Snack:
– Raw vegetables in a spicy Mediterranean feta dip
Lunch:
– Cheesy bread sticks – low carbs and Italian green bean salad
Dinner:
– 3 boiled eggs, just the whites
Snack:
– Chicken drumsticks with lemon and garlic and zucchini noodles
Day #7
Breakfast:
– Mushrooms, sautéed spinach and scrambled eggs
Morning Snack:
– ½ cup cottage cheese
Lunch:
– Zucchini noodles and light veggie soup
Dinner:
– Vanilla chia pudding
Snack:
– Leftover green bean salad and chicken drumsticks