Many people these days are
trying to lose weight or improve their health but ignorant of hidden sugar in
most of the foods they take daily.
Research shows that 75 percent of all
processed foods have added sugar. So there’s a huge possibility you’re
consuming more sugar than you think. And reading food labels doesn’t mean
you’re safe, companies use food labeling tricks to hide sugar and other
unhealthy ingredients.
Here are some foods
that might be increasing your sugar intake unknowingly.
Fresh juice
Drinking juice
squeezed from fruits is totally different from eating fruits. Even though fruit
juice may have a few nutrients, for the most part it’s just sugar and water,
without fiber.
In fact, fresh juice
has the same amount of sugar as concentrated juices. But it’s the lesser of two
since it doesn’t contain chemicals.
Yoghurt
Even though yoghurt is
rich in protein and calcium, an 8-ounce serving can contain 7 teaspoons of
sugar. The best yoghurt option is plain Greek yoghurt, since it doesn’t contain
sugar.
Beef jerky
The amount of sugar in
beef jerky will depend on the brand. One bag of beef jerky can contain up to 32
grams (8 teaspoons) of sugar. If you want to eat this high protein snack, buy
brands that add the least amount of sugar and sodium.
Bottled sauces and dressings
You’ll be surprised by
the amount of sugar in sauces and dressings. A 2 tablespoon serving of regular
sauce contains 24 grams (6 teaspoons) of sugar. In fact, calories from sauces
can quickly add up and make it harder to lose weight.
The best food additive
options include, hot sauce, vinegar, herbs and spices. These will add flavor to
your food without adding lots of calories.
Bread
You’ll notice that
some loaves are sweet while other a stale. Some brands leave out sweeteners
while others add a lot of sugar. Some bread brands have 5 grams of sugar per
slice.
You don’t have to
completely eliminate bread from your diet, unless you’re gluten intolerant.
Just make sure you read the labels and choose the sugar-free bread.
Reducing the intake of
these foods will definitely lower the amount of sugar and calories you consume.
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