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8 Seemingly Healthy Foods That Are Actually High In Sugar

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8 Seemingly Healthy Foods That Are Actually High In Sugar

It’s not just desserts we should be watching our intake of — almost everything we consume has sugar in it. Here are just some of those

November 25, 2021
Healthy Foods With High Sugar

We’re constantly on the lookout for healthy food, but you may be consuming more sugar than you think daily. According to a survey conducted by the Hidden Sugars, Hidden Risks campaign from Nanyang Technological University, 90 per cent of young adults do not realise just how much sugars there are in their daily food choices.

Hidden sugars are sugars that are artificially added to food and beverages, or sugars naturally present in foods like honey, syrups and fruit juices. With at least 61 different names for hidden sugars, it may be challenging to identify them even when you scan ingredient lists. And let’s be honest, most of us do not spend the time and effort sifting through the information on food labels to find out just how much sugar we are consuming, making them even more elusive than they already are.

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While you may not feel like you are at risk of sugar-related diseases, based on an estimate by the NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, the number of diabetics in Singapore could rise to 670,000 by 2030 and nearly one million by 2050, compared to an estimated 450,000 in 2017. If you think diabetes is too distant an issue, consider this: it all starts with short-term consequences like spikes in sugar levels and increased hunger. Over time, the possibility of contracting type 2 diabetes might not be quite as far off as you think anymore.

You can start cutting down your sugar intake by learning to identify sugars on food labels. Ingredients are listed according to quantities, with the first being the largest amount. Try to avoid foods with sugar listed as the first few ingredients. Some common names that sugar may go by include:

  • Corn syrup or high-fructose corn syrup
  • Dextrose or crystal dextrose
  • Maltose
  • Sucrose
  • Glucose
  • Evaporated cane juice
  • Maltodextrin
  • Fruit juice concentrate
  • Agave nectar or syrup
  • Barley malt

* This list is not exhaustive

The Health Promotion Board recommends that overall sugar consumption should not be more than 10 per cent of our daily energy intake (40-55g/8-11 tsp) based on a 1600-2200 kcal diet. Here are eight common foods in our diet that are actually high in sugar. Consume them in moderation to keep to the overall sugar consumption guidelines.

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8 Seemingly Healthy Foods That Are Actually High In Sugar
Breakfast cereal, flavoured, containing whole grains
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About 2 tsp sugar per 30g serving

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Granola bar
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1 tsp sugar per bar (21g)

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Flavoured water
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1 tsp sugar per 500ml

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Flavoured yogurt
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3 tsp sugar per 125g cup

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Fruit juice, bottled
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4-6 tsp sugar per 250ml cup

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Dried fruits
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3 tsp sugar per 27g

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Flavoured milk
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4-6 tsp sugar per 250ml cup

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Isotonic or sports drink
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4 tsp sugar per 330ml can

Text: HerWorld

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