Refined Sugar and Alternatives
Sugar is everywhere and like a lot of people, I can't resist a sweet treat! I’ve written about finding unsweetened sauces in one of my previous blog posts , and I’m always on the lookout for no/low sugar options. The ingredient label is my best friend! Refined sugar is a major cause of inflammation in the body because it causes a huge spike in insulin levels. I know that it is definitely a trigger for my skin, so I try to limit my sugar intake. An exception that I do give myself is fruit, since it is more natural and also contains a lot of vitamins and nutrients. However, due to my oral allergy syndrome, I can’t do a lot of raw fruits anyways. When I am craving something sweet, I’ll usually turn to dark chocolate or dried fruit! However, dried fruit actually contains a lot of sugar, so I have to watch how much I eat because they cause my skin to become itchy if I eat too much. (Also, if they contain sulphites, they also make my skin...