A new study published in the American CENT found that sugar is not only found in sweets, sodas and cakes. but also in foods we didn’t think about. The World Health Organization has recommended that adults and children should reduce sugar intake to less than 10% of daily calorie intake. On average, most of us consume 20 teaspoons of sugar a day through food without adding a single teaspoon ourselves, a huge caloric amount that leads to obesity and increases the risk of diseases.
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These are the foods prone to disasters:
yogurt
There are very healthy yogurts that do not contain added sugar at all. But be aware that there are many common types of yogurt, especially low-fat or fat-free varieties, that contain large amounts of sugar or sugar additives, sometimes up to 15 grams of sugar per package.
bread
Most white bread contains added sugar, as do sweet varieties such as raisin, cinnamon and honey nut bread. Many people think they are safe from excess sugar by choosing wheat or cereal bread, but many of these varieties still contain significant amounts of added sugar.
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Sourdough bread (Photo: Ingaimg)
Oatmeal
Oats in their natural form are rich in fiber, B vitamins, magnesium, selenium, zinc and other minerals. But when it goes through a processing process, it may contain large amounts of sugar. A package of oatmeal bars with maple, for example, contains 12 grams of sugar. If you add dried fruit, honey or another layer of oats, you can exceed the recommended daily limit before finishing breakfast.
Granola bars
Granola bars are often considered healthy because they are low in fat and (sometimes) high in whole grains, and the accuracy of the term “healthy” is dwarfed by the sugar content. Some granola bars contain up to seven grams of sugar with corn syrup as the second ingredient.
Protein bars
Many protein bars are loaded with sugar, often to the point where they contain more sugar than a cookie or bowl of ice cream. For example, a chocolate peanut butter pack contains 15 grams of sugar, which means its content is close to the recommended daily limit.
sauces and spices
Ketchup, barbecue sauce, raspberry salad dressings and other sweet toppings are known to contain sugar. Ranch salad dressing and Caesar salad can contain more than 20 grams per serving.
Ketchup (Photo: Ingameg)
energy drinks
Energy drinks, which some of us consume during sports activities, are rich in sugar and calories. The problem intensifies when you drink these types of drinks without exercising for a long time.
squeezed juices
Juices squeezed from oranges, apples, mangoes and other fruits contain high amounts of sugar. Some juices even contain added sugar that exceeds what is provided by the fruits and green nutrients they are made of, such as celery and green leafy vegetables, and even if they do not technically contain added sugar (because the source of the sugar can be natural. fruit juice), the sugar content can still exceed 50 grams per serving.
milk substitutes
Some believe it’s doing the body a favor by avoiding dairy and lactose, but some dairy-free alternatives negate these healthy intentions with their sugar content. Vanilla and almond milk, for example, contains 13 grams of added sugar in one cup – half of the recommended daily limit.
Peanut Butter
In addition to their delicious taste, peanut butter, almond butter, and cashew butter provide the healthy fats your body needs. Be careful as some types of nut butters are processed with sugar and hydrogenated oils.