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What is hidden sugar: important to know
03.06.2024 18:00
Hidden sugars are found in foods you don't even know about.
What is hidden sugar
It can be natural or added. Natural sugars are found in vegetables, fruits, berries, dairy.
It is safe, because these sugars are found in whole foods.
The contain vitamins, minerals, fiber, water and other healthy staff.
Added sugars are sugar added during cooking or processing. For example, syrup, nectar, honey.
Sugars are often hidden in canned food, fast food, and convenience foods.
How much sugar can you eat per day
Nutritionists advise not to exceed 10% sugar of total calories per day. As a rule, this should not exceed 9 teaspoons of sugar per day.
This is important to consider with products where the sugar content is not obvious - juice, chips, canned food, and chewing gum.
Even products that say they are sugar-free often contain just other types of sugars.
Previously we are talking about health benefits of broccoli.
