
The Sugar Series
The overconsumption of sugar is a major problem in the Western world - the Standard Western Diet is full of it and our population is suffering because of it. Sugars in all of their forms are everywhere - in all of our foods - sometimes hidden and sometimes not.
Blood sugar control (type 2 Diabetes, obesity and heart disease are closely linked to sugar consumption. But is also affects our immunity, inflammation in our body, blood pressure, fats around our organs (fatty liver), even depression.
You can lessen your sugar intake. Learn which foods commonly contain sugar, find out how to look for hidden sugars and arm yourself with tips and recipes to make, choose and eat better, higher quality foods.
This Series will get you started!
Part 1 - Foods that commonly are laden with Sugars
Baked goods
Breakfast cereals
Cakes
Canned fruits
Canned vegetables
Candied dry fruit
Candy
Cheese dips
Cheese sauces
Chewable vitamins
Chewing gum
Chip dips
Chocolate
Cola drinks
Cookies
Cough drops
Cough syrup
Crackers
Creamed vegetables
Dates
Flavoured cottage cheese
Flavoured yogurts
Frozen yogurt
Fruit drinks
Gluten free products
Popsicles/frozen treats
Ham (sugar cured)
Ice cream
Instant coffee
Instant tea
Instant potatoes
Ketchup
Luncheon meats
Margarine
Pastries
Peanut butter
Pickles
Pies
Relish
Sausages
Sherbet/sorbet
Soft drinks
Soy sauce
Sweet and sour sauces
Most store-bought sauces
Table salt
Tartar sauce
Hot dog wieners
Vegetarian and vegan meats and alternative


Part 2...coming in Feb
