The Holiday season is just around the corner and with it – our indulgence in food, a lot of (unhealthy) food. During this season, the “food” temptations are everywhere, from you parents’ home to office parties. We all enjoy in the freshly baked cookies, our mama’s favorite piece of cake, our neighbors pie…. And it goes on for weeks!

The first thing that comes to mind when we say healthy eating habits is the type of food you consume during your meals. However, the truth is much broader in scope. Focusing on a diet full of fruits, vegetables and low-fat diary products is a good start, but creating healthy eating habits also includes how you eat your food, how much food you consume, how you fill your plate and even the place where you consume the food.

We know that eating too much sugar isn’t good for our health. Many research studies have shown again and again that consuming high amounts of sugar can have many negative effects for our health (type 2 diabetes, obesity, heart disease and tooth decay). Even more dangerous than the “regular sugar” (found in fruits, vegetables)