• Drink water instead of sugary drinks. Try flavouring tap water, club soda, or sparkling water with slices of lemon/lime, veggies, herbs, or a splash of 100% fruit juice.
  • Flavour combination ideas:
    • Blueberry, lemon, and rosemary
    • Cucumber, honeydew melon, and mint
    • Strawberries, lemon, and basil
  • Gradually reduce the amount of sugar you add to sweeten coffee and teas. 
  • Eat whole fruits instead of drinking juices.
  • Swap sweetened yogurt for plain yogurt with fruit added for sweetness.
  • Make beverages and snacks at home with less sugar. Reduce the amount of sugar in recipes or replace it with whole fruit or whole fruit purees for some sweetness in baked goods and desserts.
  • Add flavour without the sweetness using ingredients like vanilla extract, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
  • Read the label: Pay attention to the serving size and total amount of sugar in products and choose those with sugars <10% DV more often!
  • While beverages made with artificial sugars are not the best choice for a healthy diet, they are still considered a better alternative to sugar-sweetened beverages, especially for those with diabetes.