/r/Nutrition Weekly Personal Nutrition Discussion Post - All Personal Diet Questions Go Here

Welcome to the weekly [r/Nutrition](https://www.reddit.com/r/Nutrition/) feature post for questions related to your personal diet and circumstances. Wondering if you are eating too much of something, not enough of something, or if what you regularly eat has the nutritional content you want or need? Ask here. **Rules for Questions** * You MAY NOT ask for advice that at all pertains to a specific medial condition. Consult a physician, dietitian, or other licensed health care professional. * If you do not get an answer here, you still may not create a post about it. Not having an answer does not give you an exception to the Personal Nutrition posting rule. **Rules for Responders** * Support your claims. * Keep it civil. * Keep it on topic - This subreddit is for discussion about nutrition. Non-nutritional facets of food are even off topic. * Let moderators know about any issues by using the report button below any problematic comments.

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Should I give up sugar?

I (M19) am considering going cold Turkey on added sugars. Regular sugars, fine. But added sugars, none. I’m thinking since we obviously don’t need sugar, I will likely be healthier without it. However, I am a 127 lb, actively working out 19-year-old. Do I really need to worry about added sugars? Should I even give up sugars? Or is it going to be detrimental to my overall health? I don’t know why it would be or wouldn’t be. I’m not at all versed in nutrition.

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31M here. Last year I was unfortunately diagnosed with high blood pressure (normal BMI, maybe more on the underweight side, quite fit, 10k+ steps everyday etc.)

So I have to cut out everything salty. I switched to peanuts, almonds, lots of dairy (protein yogurts & shakes), eggs etc.

The problem is that my main source of protein or gaining weight is dairy, which is unfortunately also inflammatory (noticing it with my body).

So what sources of protein are there without salt, much dairy or refined sugar? I‘m also working a lot so the time to cook is limited