You should reduce the Sugar you consume in your diet, whether you’re trying to lose weight or want to eat healthier. Sugar is tricky because even if you cut back on sweets and stop adding Sugar to tea/coffee, you can still consume a lot of it. Many foods contain hidden sugars that can be consumed despite your will. You must be aware of these products to create a healthy diet.
You must first understand the reasons why Sugar is to be avoided. Sugar is a very harmful sweetener that can cause a number of health problems. It is also very hard on the liver, as it works to convert glucose and fructose into glycogen. Sugar in small amounts is digested easily, but if you increase your sugar intake, your liver will work overtime.
Condiments, salad dressings, and other condiments
Sugar is a major ingredient in many condiments, including your favorite barbecue sauce or ketchup. Sugar can be as high as 7 grams per serving.
Commercial soups, sauces
Sugar is likely to be present in any tomato sauce, whether it’s a simple pasta sauce or a spicy curry. You can find out how much Sugar is in the product by reading the label.
Chinese takeout
You can’t be sure what went into the food when you order Chinese takeout. These products often contain a lot of Sugar, which comes from the sauces that are used to flavor them.
Baked beans in tins
Baked beans are good for you, but tinned versions always contain Sugar and colorants, along with other additives that could be harmful.
Bread
Sugar is an ingredient in all breads, even the multigrain or brown bread that seems to be healthy.
Alcohol
The ‘worst foods’ with hidden Sugar are rich spirits, which can contain as much as 40 grams, while ‘lighter drinks’ (such as pints or cider) only contain 20 grams.
Fruit yogurt
This ‘healthy breakfast’ option is often loaded with sugar, chemical flavorings, and colorants.
Soda
The vast majority of people do not realize how much Sugar is in soda. You get an average of 29 grams of Sugar per 8-ounce soda can. Diet sodas are not the answer in this situation, as they contain a number of harmful ingredients and can increase your risk of many diseases. Diet soda won’t save you from obesity either, as it can mess up your metabolism.
Energy drinks
Avoid energy drinks at all costs. They contain more sugar than soda.
Agave syrup
It’s considered a safe sweetener by many, but the fructose content is 85%, making it just as bad (if not worse) for your liver than plain Sugar.
Dry Fruit
Most cases are not affected. Dry fruits: You will find that the syrups in shops are sugary.Breakfast cereals, granola bars, and other breakfast foods
Granola and cereals like Fruit Loops often contain the ‘ safe dose’ of Sugar for a day in one serving.
You can see that you need to be extremely careful to avoid hidden sugars. Make sure you read the labels on products before purchasing and create your sauces or condiments.
