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Hidden Sugar: 10 Unlikely Places Where Added Sugar is Lurking

Today, it is assumed that sugars are added to many of our foods to sweeten them and make them taste a little better. The sweetening of our diet has become something that we hear a lot about as it undoubtedly contributes to excess calories, promotes further intake, and adds on pounds. Despite more and more Americans opting for a “sugar free” lifestyle whereby we actively attempt to choose foods lower in sugar, Americans are still consuming more sugar than we should, 3-4 times more than recommended by the American Heart Association.

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Easy Dairy-Free Coconut Custard Pie Recipe from CarbSmart Grain-Free Sugar-Free Living Cookbook

Easy Dairy-Free Coconut Custard Pie Recipe from CarbSmart Grain-Free, Sugar-Free Living Cookbook

Caitlin Weeks's Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Paleo, Vegetarian, Easy Dairy-Free Coconut Custard Pie recipe from CarbSmart Grain-Free, Sugar-Free Living Cookbook. "My Grandma makes a coconut pie in her blender with regular flour and it was always my favorite. I recreated her recipe using gluten-free and Paleo ingredients. I am crazy about coconut and I hope you like it too!"

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