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Hidden forms of additional sugar

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Additional sugar in our diets produces “empty” calories devoid of any nutritional benefit. Consuming excessive amounts of sugar is associated with weight gain and other ailments, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, tooth decay, and obesity.

The difference between added sugars and sugars that naturally occur in meals, such as fruits and vegetables, is crucial because these are healthful foods that also contain water, fiber, and a variety of minerals. Naturally occurring sugars are perfect, but added sugar does not fall under this category. Eating additional sugar fulfills neither a dietary necessity nor offers any nutritional advantages.

Most men should limit their daily intake of added sugar to no more than 150 calories, according to American Heart Association recommendations. 9 teaspoons or 38 grams of sugar are the equivalents.

Determining how to avoid unnecessary added sugar can be tricky because added sugar has many different names on nutrition labels. Here are some of the other terms for added sugar:

  • anhydrous dextrose
  • brown sugar
  • cane sugar
  • corn syrup
  • crystal dextrose
  • high-fructose corn syrup
  • malt syrup
  • sucrose

 

When you make choices about the food you buy, it’s always good to limit the amounts of sweeteners. Keep in mind that a diet in less processed foods and higher in plant-based nutrients is healthier.

 

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