We usually know how to distinguish which foods carry high doses of sugar. However, there are some foods that are not considered “sweet” but carry a lot of sugar.
What 10 foods carry more sugar than we think?
There are some foods where sugar might go unnoticed and can cause tooth decay or dental disease. Some of them are:
- Soft drinks. Each soft drink contains an average of 3 sachets of sugar (even those with a bitter taste, such as tonic). In addition, all of them predispose to suffer cardiovascular diseases or diabetes.
- Dairy products. Creme brulee, custard or flavored yogurts, among others. In addition, the latter contain excessive sugar or sweeteners, especially when they are skimmed.
- Ice cream. They contain an average of more than 20g per 100g of ice cream.
- Sauces and precooked dishes. Packaged sauces and ready-made dishes, such as pizzas or sausages, exceed the recommended levels.
- Ketchup. It usually includes sugar.
- White bread. The white bread, especially the one of mold, not only takes additives but also numerous sugars.
- Alcohol. Alcohol and soft drinks contain a lot of calories. In fact, a gin and tonic has more than 25 grams of sugar.
- Canned corn. It is sweet corn and has a high sugar content.
- Food for babies and children. Baby food, baby food, baby formula, milk and yogurts, among others. In fact, there are jars that include up to 13 grams of sugar per 100 grams. And in a porridge there can be up to 20g.
- Yogurts for babies. They usually have up to 8g per glass, so they are not recommended.
After meals, if we cannot brush our teeth, specialists in Dentistry and Stomatology recommend eating a piece of fruit and not consuming sweet desserts such as custard or custard, for example. This is something that will positively influence both our oral health and our general health.