How to Check Your Food for Added Sugar SAVE NOW!🧁🎀
You may be eating a lot of sugar and you don’t even know it because you don’t understand how to read the nutrition label, but I’m gonna tell you it’s really simple.
🌸Here’s how you’re gonna find out if the food that you’re eating has added sugar in it. Reducing my added sugar is one of many things that helped me reduce inflammation and chronic pain, smooth my skin, balance my blood work, release 30 pounds and so much more!
🌸I do not focus on weight loss. I focus on building a healthy relationship with food which means being knowledgeable about what I eat.
🌸 1. Read the Nutrition Label:
-Look for the “Total Sugars” section. It will list the total amount of sugar per serving.
-Under “Total Sugars,” there is a line that says “Includes ____ grams of Added Sugars.” This number may be a different than total sugars and it tells you how much extra sugar that they added into your food, outside of what naturally occurs.
🌸 think of it this way let’s say you have some fresh strawberries, fresh strawberries, naturally have a sweet taste (sugar) however let’s say you want to make that strawberry taste even sweeter so you go into your cabinet, pull out the sugar and add extra sugar to the strawberry.
🌸This is exactly what some food manufacturers are doing to your food and you don’t even know it. And for some of us who think we’re eating healthy it’s actually sabotaging your health goals so if you struggle to see progress in your lab work at your doctor or progress in your weight release, check the added sugar.
🌸2. Check the Ingredients List:
-Some products may say “No Added Sugar,” “Unsweetened,” or “Sugar-Free.” On the packaging however, these claims can sometimes be misleading, so always verify by checking BOTH the nutrition facts label and the ingredients list.
🌸 3. Understand Different Terms:
-Be aware that there are many different names for added sugars (brown sugar, corn syrup, fructose etc). Familiarize yourself with these terms to better identify them in the ingredients list.
-The higher on the ingredients list that the sugar is listed the higher amount of sugar in the product. The lower on the ingredient list that it’s listed the lower the amount of sugar in the products.
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Added sugars are a common ingredient in many packaged foods, often hidden under various names like corn syrup, honey, and fructose. Educating yourself on how to read nutrition labels and ingredient lists is critical for your health. Start by understanding that the "Total Sugars" section on labels indicates the overall sugar content, while "Includes Added Sugars" specifies how much sugar has been introduced by the manufacturer. Remember, products can still promote themselves as "sugar-free" but may contain sugar substitutes that can impact your health. It's vital to familiarize yourself with different terms for sugars. This knowledge will empower you to make informed choices about the foods you consume. Additionally, be aware of serving sizes as manufacturers often mislead consumers by presenting serving sizes smaller than typical consumption to minimize sugar counts. The quest to reduce added sugars can lead to improved health outcomes, weight management, and overall well-being. Embrace this journey by focusing on whole foods and learning to identify hidden sugars in your favorite items. Taking control of what goes into your body starts with reading labels and being informed!
Extra 2 cents: stay away from products that contain carrageenan (like in the creamer). It's linked to inflammation and chronic illnesses.