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A low or no-sugar diet is an eating approach that aims to minimise or eliminate added sugars from the diet, focusing on whole, unprocessed foods. The goal is to reduce the consumption of added sugars (sometimes also known as ‘free sugars’) that can contribute to health issues such as obesity, diabetes and tooth decay when consumed in excess.
Unsure on what the term ‘wholefoods’ actually means? Learn more here.
Senior nutritionist, SENr Alex Thompson, has picked out a few good foods to include in your diet, to avoid deficiencies that you may be more susceptible to:
"Some key foods that are high in protein include meat, fish and seafood, dairy, eggs, soya products like tofu, and to a lesser degree (due to their higher fat/carbohydrate content) nuts, seeds and legumes and beans also make great options.
To make a high-protein diet healthier, consider these healthy swaps:
Senior nutritionist, SENr Alex Thompson, has picked out a few good foods to include in your diet, to avoid deficiencies that you may be more susceptible to
Find out more about naturally gluten free foods here.
Senior nutritionist, SENr Alex Thompson, has picked out a few good foods to include in your diet, to avoid deficiencies that you may be more susceptible to:
You can find a list of our family favourite dairy free recipes here.
A vegan diet is a plant-based eating pattern that excludes all animal products and by-products, including meat, poultry, fish, dairy, eggs, and honey. It focuses on consuming nutrient-rich plant foods for nourishment.
Is there a difference between plant-based and vegan? Find out more here.
A dairy free diet avoids all foods and beverages containing dairy or dairy-derived ingredients. This eating pattern is usually followed by individuals who are lactose intolerant, allergic to dairy proteins or choose to avoid dairy due to a modified vegetarian diet.
If you have questions about following a dairy free lifestyle, we have answered the most Googled questions on free-from diets here.
Alex Thompson
I’ve put together some savvy swaps to make your diet more achievable
When asked what one piece of advice he would give to someone following a specialist diet, here's what our Senior Nutritionist, Alex Thomposon, had to say...
"Common reasons for increased protein intake are to support muscle growth and repair and weight loss. This is because increased protein intake has been shown to increase satiety (a feeling of fullness). While a high-protein diet can have benefits, it’s essential to maintain balance and ensure other vital nutrients are not missed. Here are a few tips for achieving a balanced diet:
Want to add more protein to your diet? Discover high protein vegetables and grains here.
"Following a low or no-sugar diet might seem a bit overwhelming. So, we’ve put together some savvy swaps to make the diet more achievable:
"Try some of these healthy swaps for a gluten-free diet:
We have listed out some of our favourite gluten free snacks here!
“Dairy is a rich source of calcium, protein, vitamin B12 and iodine, so it’s important to ensure that these nutrients are obtained from other foods when following a dairy free diet.”
Find out more about supplementing a dairy free diet here.
"A well-planned vegan diet can provide an abundance of fibre, vitamins and minerals, and phytonutrients (vitamin-like substances in plant foods) but it’s important to be mindful of ingesting enough of certain key nutrients."
Find out more about your nutritional needs as a vegan in this ultimate beginners guide to going vegan.