Let’s keep this easy…

So, you have sugar as your primary intolerance. While not the easiest to avoid, your body will thank you ten fold. Not only does it hold nearly zero nutritional value, but sugar can lead to diabetes, weight gain, energy crashes, acne, and so much more. While sugar can cause these negative conditions in everyone, sugar is a poison to those intolerant. Stay clear, and pay attention to the little additives, as sugar sneaks into the most unassuming of products.

…and yes, you can still be an INCREDIBLE baker, using maple, honey, dates, and so much more as a replacement.

Below you will find your list of items to avoid, as well as amazing substitutions so that you don’t feel as though you are missing anything at all.  

By cutting out foods that contain your intolerance, you’ll glean benefits from one of the greatest tools in preventative medicine, actionably reducing current inflammation, laying the foundation for a thriving future ahead. Rooted in over a century of clinical application, we’re confident that full avoidance will reap wonderful rewards for you and your body, so take the deep dive and read on while with our following supports, we aim to make your transition as seamless as possible.

Foods, Spices and Additives to

AVOID

Foods, raw and cooked:

Beet Sugar

Brown Sugar

Cane Sugar

Karo Syrup

Molasses

Raw Sugar

Sorghum

Turbinado Sugar

White Sugar

Additives:

Dried Cane Juice

Evaporated Cane Juice

High Fructose Corn Syrup

Beverages that Commonly Contain Sugar:

Fruit Wine

Kombucha

Lattes

Lemonade

Liqueurs

Protein Shakes

Smoothies

Soda

Spiked Seltzer

Tonic Water

Foods That Commonly Contain Sugar

These are foods that you will want to pay close attention to. Read the labels intently referencing the above ‘avoid’ list or ask the establishment for their ingredient list.

  • Breads

  • Broth / Soup

  • Deli Meat

  • Condiments – Ketchup / Relish

  • Marinades

  • Dressings

  • Jelly / Jams

  • Sauces

  • Smoked Meat

  • Vinaigrettes

  • Thai Cuisine

  • Tomato Sauce and other sauces

  • Candied Nuts in Salads

  • Pancake and Waffle Mix

  • Cereal

  • Granola

  • Bacon

  • Flavored Lattes

  • Yogurt

  • Non-Dairy Milk

  • Non-Dairy Creamer

  • Pastries

  • Oatmeal

  • Sausage

Finally for the good part…

Substitutions

BASIC SUBSTITUTIONS for SUGAR

Agave

Coconut Sugar

Dates

Honey

Maple Syrup

Stevia

PRODUCT DATABASE

The Carroll Institute has put together a constantly evolving database that shows approved products for each intolerance. Follow our How To video below should you find it difficult to navigate.