For those who want to lose weight and control diabetes, it is not enough to just eliminate sugar from tea. Make it a habit to check the labels of packaged foods you buy from the market.
Sugar can be hidden under various names like ‘Sucrose’, ‘High Fructose Corn Syrup’, and ‘Dextrose’. It is always best to eat fruits that provide natural sweetness. By avoiding such foods, you can improve the health of your liver and heart.
Hidden sugar is found in many foods, which is more dangerous than directly added sugar. Let’s see what these are:
Soft drinks and energy drinks: A bottle of cola or energy drink contains about 10 to 12 teaspoons of sugar. This increases blood sugar levels quickly.
Packet fruit juices: Compared to eating fruits directly, packet juices available in the market lack fiber and are excessively sugary.
Ketchup and sauces: A large amount of sugar is used to enhance the taste in tomato sauce and chili sauce. A spoonful of ketchup may contain about a spoonful of sugar.
Breakfast cereals: Many health drinks and cornflakes given to children contain high amounts of sugar. This can cause insulin resistance.
Flavored Yogurt: Fruit-flavored packaged yogurts contain a lot of sugar and artificial colors. It is advisable to use plain yogurt instead.
