Video: How to break up with sugar

Sugar: It's in just about everything we eat. And if it seems to have a special power over you, you're not alone. But you don't have to be a superhero to outmuscle its hold on you.

The first step is to recognize where it's hiding, even in foods you don't think of as sweet. Then, learn the secret to sugar trade-outs — even learning how easy it can be to make your own salad dressing.

Ready to cut back? Watch for more smart strategies for retraining your brain and downsizing your sugar intake.

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