Ways to Cut Down on Sugar

Sugar can be called a lot of different things. There are lots of different ways added sugar can be listed on ingredients labels such as:

*sucrose
*glucose
*fructose
*maltose
*fruit juice
*molasses
*hydrolysed starch
*invert sugar
*corn syrup
*honey

A lot of ready meals or prepared sauces actually can be packed with sugar, so try to make your own sauces at home if you can.

Cans of soft drinks and fruit juices are huge sources of sugar - try swapping to sparkling water, you can flavour it with a slice of lemon and lime or some berries.

Choose more dark chocolate with less added sugar into it, to still have a sweet treat.

Instead of adding sugar to a sauce or porridge, try a pinch of a spice like cinnamon or some sliced fruit instead.

Although it seems small condiments such as ketchup, brown sauce and sweet chilli sauce, are often high in sugar. Each tablespoon (15ml) can contain around a teaspoon of sugar. Choose reduced salt and sugar versions where possible and if you are at home try making a fresh tomato salsa instead.

Instead of having a sugary tea or coffee try a mint, ginger, cinnamon, or chai tea for a more naturally sweet taste, rather than an added sugar.