Simple – we find too much sugar in everything that we consume. Manufacturers love to obfuscate the ingredients on labels and use terms such as Energy, Sucrose, Dextrose, Glucose, Fructose, Lactose, Maltose, Concentrates, Syrup…
It’s important to carefully read the ingredient list and understand that even seemingly healthy products can contain surprising amounts of added sugar hidden under various names. Checking the nutrition facts panel for “Total Sugars” and “Added Sugars” is crucial for making informed choices.
The daily recommended sugar limit:
- For children is 3-6 teaspoons (12-25 grams),
- 6 teaspoons (25 grams) for women, and
- 9 teaspoons (38 grams) for men.
The following food and snacks have this sugar content:
- Soft Drinks (330ml): 39 grams OR 9 teaspoons
- 100% fruit juice (250ml): 24g OR 6 teaspoons
- Sports drink (330ml): 20g OR 5 teaspoons
- Flavoured Yoghurt (150 gram): 17g OR 4 teaspoons
- Granola bar (40 gram): 12g Or 3teaspoons
- Smoothies (450ml): 35g OR 8 teaspoons
- Fruit roll-ups (20 gram): 13g per piece OR 3 teaspoons
- Tomato Sauce (17 gram): 4g OR 1 teaspoon
Sugar is a known factor in causing diabetes and is considered a factor in cancer growth along with making your children kinda ‘unplayable’.
More info here: https://mypr.co.za/laager-dietitian-explains-how-to-avoid-the-hidden-sugars-in-popular-snacks-and-drinks/
