SNEAKY
SOURCES
OF SUGAR
Sugar is added to
68% of packaged
foods and drinks in
the U.S.—plenty of
which aren’t even
sweet-tasting. So if
you want to cut back
on the sugar in your
diet, being mindful of
these products is an
easy first step. Here
are a few places sugar
typically hides:PLANT-BASED MILKS
Most almond, coconut, soy,
and other plant-based milks
contain 2 to 5g of total sugar
per serving. That said, we
found an almond milk that
contained 15g. Look for
varieties that are labeled
“unsweetened.”
NUT BUTTERS
Some peanut butters deliver
as much as a teaspoon of
sugar per 2-tablespoon
serving. Seek out a spread
that lists simply nuts as an
ingredient, or perhaps nuts
and salt or oil. Flavored nut
butters will almost always
contain added sugar.
BACON
Most bacon has added sugar,
as it boosts flavor in
salt-cured foods. But a few
companies (Applegate and
Wellshire Farms) are making
delicious bacon without any
sugar. Can’t find these?
We’ve noticed that most
“lower-sodium” bacons also
don’t contain sugar.
KETCHUP
Though most barbecue
sauces and ketchups have
added sugar, not all of the
sugar listed in the nutrition
facts is added—tomatoes
contain natural sugar.
Compare ingredient lists and
pick one with sugar as far
down as possible.
CHICKEN STOCK
A handful of chicken broth
and stock brands contain
unnecessary added sugar.
Fortunately, there are plenty
of brands to choose from that
do not, so read ingredient
lists and select a product that
contains no added sugar.EASY PEACH
HAND PIES
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