Since we just talked about the new nutrition facts label, I thought this would be a great time to discuss sugar, particularly all the added sugar that is sneaking into our diets. You don’t need a registered dietitian to tell you that there is sugar, and a lot of it, in cakes, cookies, ice cream and soda. What you might be surprised to know is that there is ADDED sugar in So.Many.Foods.
- Ketchup
- BBQ Sauce
- Instant Oatmeal
- Yogurt
- Pasta Sauce
- Cereal
- Dried Fruit
- Sports Drinks
- Ice Tea
- Granola
- Flavored Coffee
- Bottled Smoothies
- Salad Dressing
- Peanut Butter
- Protein Bars
Tips for reducing added sugar:
- Never assume a product doesn’t have added sugar just because it doesn’t taste sweet.
- Use the nutrition facts label to find how much added sugar is in each serving of a product.
- Compare products by looking at the serving size, calories, and added sugar.
- Choose foods without added sugar, or with less added sugar than the alternative brand.
- For example-instant oatmeal has a significant amount of added sugar and very little fiber. Choose whole rolled oats or steel cut oats for no added sugar and more fiber and nutrients! You can add fresh fruit for a bit of sweetness and even more fiber, vitamins, and minerals!
Locations:
The Y in Towson (Orokawa)
Category:
nutrition