Reducing additional sugars excites busy mother and nutrition consultant Ruby Harper. “You’d be surprised how much better you feel when you skip the added sugar,” she notes. Her go-to dishes for quick, no-added sugar meals are here.
1. Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos
After roasting cubed sweet potatoes in olive oil and spices, present them with black beans on corn tortillas. “The sweet potatoes balance the smoky spices exactly,” Ruby says.
2. Zucchini Noodles with Pesto
Ruby substitutes spiralised zucchini for regular pasta, topped with homemade pesto made from basil, garlic, olive oil and almonds. She notes, “It’s fresh, quick, and satisfying.”
3. Chicken and Veggie Stir-Fry
Cook chicken breast using a rainbow of vegetables and sprinkle with coconut aminos instead of soy sauce. “Coconut aminos naturally sweet without any added sugar,” Ruby says.
4. Berry Smoothie Bowl
Top with nuts and seeds after blending frozen berries with unsweetened almond milk. “It’s like having dessert for dinner, but absolutely guilt-free,” she explains.
Ruby stresses, “Cutting out added sugars doesn’t mean sacrificing flavour.” You simply have to get imaginative.
