12 Surprising Foods with Hidden Sugars You Should Know About

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12 Surprising Foods with Hidden Sugars You Should Know About.  Did you know that many everyday foods have sneaky sugars? The American Heart Association suggests women stick to about 6 teaspoons (100 calories) of sugar daily, and men to about 9. Here’s where some hidden sugars might be lurking.   References: https://www.webmd.com/diet/ss/hidden-sugar-slideshow

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00:09Alright, today we are going to talk about,

00:1212 Surprising Foods With Hidden Sugars You Should Know About.

00:15Did you know that many everyday foods have sneaky sugars?

00:18The American Heart Association suggests women stick to about 6 teaspoons

00:21100 calories of sugar daily, and men to about 9.

00:25Here's where some hidden sugars might be lurking.

00:271. Pasta Sauces.

00:29They seem savory, but some sauces have 6 to 12 grams of sugar per half cup,

00:33about the same as a cookie.

00:34Check the labels of your favorite sauces to keep sugar in check.

00:382. Granola Bars.

00:39Granola bars sound healthy but can be loaded with sugars like corn syrup, honey, and more,

00:44adding up to 8 to 12 grams per bar.

00:46Opt for plain granola instead to cut down to about 5 grams of sugar.

00:503. Yogurt.

00:51Flavored yogurts, even low-fat ones, can pack 17 to 33 grams of sugar per serving,

00:56similar to two scoops of ice cream.

00:59Choose low-sugar options or plain yogurt with fresh fruit.

01:024. Instant Oatmeal.

01:03Many fruit-flavored packets have 10 to 15 grams of sugar.

01:06Reduced sugar versions have about 5 to 6 grams.

01:09For a better option, add fruit to plain instant oatmeal.

01:125. Salad Dressing.

01:14Sweet dressings like raspberry vinaigrette or French can have 5 to 7 grams of sugar per 2

01:18tablespoons.

01:19A lighter choice is homemade vinegar and oil dressing with about 1 gram of sugar.

01:246. Breakfast Cereals.

01:25Even cereals that seem healthy can hide 10 to 20 grams of sugar per cup.

01:30Always read labels to know what you're getting.

01:327. Energy Drinks.

01:34These drinks often have about 25 grams of sugar per 8 ounces.

01:38To avoid sugar overload, try hydrating with water instead.

01:418. Packaged Fruits.

01:43Mandarin oranges in syrup can have 39 grams of sugar per cup.

01:47Drain them to reduce sugar, or better yet, choose fresh fruit.

01:509. Coleslaw.

01:52Fast-food coleslaw can contain around 15 grams of sugar per serving.

01:55For a healthier version, make it at home with less sugar.

01:5810. Tea.

01:59Bottled teas, especially lemon-flavored ones, can have about 32 grams of sugar per bottle.

02:05Brew your own tea or choose low-sugar flavored water.

02:0711. Dried Fruit.

02:09Dried fruit like raisins can have over 25 grams of sugar per small box.

02:13Fresh fruit, such as half a cup of grapes, has much less, around 12 grams.

02:1812. Ketchup.

02:19Ketchup has about 4 grams of sugar per tablespoon.

02:22If you're cutting back on sugar, switch to yellow mustard with less than 1 gram per tablespoon.

02:27By watching out for these hidden sugars,

02:29you can better manage your daily sugar intake and enjoy a healthier diet.

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