If you struggle to resist when cravings strike, our quick quiz will help you handle your triggers
Do you have a sweet tooth? You’re not alone. Most of us eat double the recommended healthy limit of sugar* with over 20% of Brits** saying that it’s their biggest vice. But having a weakness for sugary treats is not only bad for teeth and waistlines, it also raises the risk of more serious conditions, such as type 2 diabetes. So what’s stopping you from cutting back? Take our quiz to find out how your personality plays a part – and learn the best tactics for weaning yourself off it.
Take the test
Circle the answers that best describe you…
1 THE HARDEST THING ABOUT QUITTING SUGAR IS…
A The cravings.
B My friends always say ‘yes’ to dessert.
C Controlling myself – one bite and I need the whole thing.
D I feel like I’m missing out on life’s pleasures.
2 IT’S SOMEBODY’S BIRTHDAY AND THERE’S CAKE! DO YOU?
A Make sure you grab a slice – quick, before it goes!
B Take other people’s lead. If they’re having it, so will you.
C Have a slice – and another if there’s any left.
D You don’t particularly want it, but you have a slice to join in.
3 THERE’S A BUY-ONE-GET-ONE-FREE OFFER ON BOXES OF CHOCOLATES. DO YOU?
A Load up your basket. You’re a sucker for those offers at the end of the aisles.
B Get a couple. You’ll soon have family or friends round to crack them open with.
C Buy them – and you’ll have finished the first box by the end of the day!
D You don’t need them, but the offer won’t last long, so you get them anyway.
4 WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE TIPPLE?
A Whatever I fancy in the moment.
B Cocktails with friends.
C Not fussed – but I won’t stop at just one!
D Whatever everyone else is drinking.
5 YOU’RE WATCHING TV AND FANCY A SNACK. DO YOU?
A Grab the first thing you find – usually a chocolate bar.
B Produce some sharing bags of Maltesers so that the whole family can dive in.
C Open a packet of biscuits – and before you know it you’ve finished the entire lot!
D Choose the new snack you bought after seeing the advert on TV. Apparently it’s delicious!
6 HOW DO YOU CHOOSE WHAT TO EAT?
A I have whatever’s in my cupboard.
B I’m drawn to a sharing plate on most menus.
C I have strong feelings for certain foods at certain times.
D I have what everyone else is ordering.
How did you score?
Tot up your answers and discover the tips and tricks to reduce your sugar intake. If you find you have equal results for more than one category, take advice from both.
A MOSTLY AS… YOU’RE IMPULSIVE
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