For many people, reducing sugar isn’t just about willpower. It’s tied to habits built over years, emotional comfort, family traditions, and the simple joy of sharing food with loved ones. Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana recently spoke about her struggle with cutting sugar completely from her diet.

In an interview with Jatin Sapru published on YouTube, she shared, “Not that I ate extremely bad (food), but there’s something like sugar which I was not able to get off. A bhi ichha nahi hoti. Abhi agar main khaayi toh mummy ki khushi ke liye . (I don’t feel like eating now. If I eat now, it’s only for my mom’s happiness).”

She continued that only when she’s home in Sangli and during special occasions, “I eat for my mom’s happiness, but not because I want it.” Recalling the times when

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