Watch out! These foods have added sugars

According to the World Health Organization, the ideal is to consume 25g of sugar per day. However, our food has a much higher amount of this ingredient, as the food industry uses it in products that we can't even imagine!

The daily amount recommended by the WHO is very small. It is equivalent to a very full tablespoon or six small teaspoons.

Whole fruit sugar is not harmful. However, when they are squeezed, we metabolize them as free sugars, which must be consumed with even more caution.

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There are places in the world where it is common, upon waking up, to eat jams, chocolates, sugary yogurts, etc. However, it is better to bet on healthy, salty foods such as vegetables and eggs, while also reducing the amount of sugar in your drink.

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Preparing our own sauces is the healthiest way to consume them. This is due to the fact that ketchup brands, for example, add a large amount of sugar to improve its flavor and balance the tomato's acidity.

There are many pre-cooked foods with high sugar content, including salty ones such as frozen pizzas. It is important to check the ingredients stated on the packaging.

If, instead of cow milk, you consume soy, almond, or other replacements, be aware that they have sugar. An almond drink, for example, can contain up to 20 grams of sugar per glass.

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If traditional soft drinks are a real sugar pit, energy drinks can contain even more of the ingredient: up to 52 grams.

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Balsamic vinegar contains sugar, albeit in small amounts. It is good to know that the ingredient is used to sweeten its flavor.

Appearance can be deceiving! Many crackers contain added sugar.

Honey is delicious and very healthy, but it should be consumed in moderation. 85% of its composition is sugar. Syrup and other sweeteners will have the same problem.

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It is very important to pay attention to information about the ingredients of the food we buy. Instead of the word sugar, companies use synonyms such as fructose, sucrose, lactose, glucose, and starch. They're all sugar!

They are a temptation, but they should be consumed sporadically because they are pure sugar!

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Regular ice cream contains at least 21 grams of sugar. If we add it to the other foods we eat during the day, we have already exceeded the recommended amount of 25 grams without even trying.

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Although you would not expect it, low-fat yogurt usually has a higher sugar content. In order to replace the fat, companies use sugar to preserve its texture and flavor. So be careful when choosing your yogurt and read the label carefully!

If the intention is to consume less sugar, then choose a 70% dark chocolate bar instead of other types of chocolate. It usually has only 5 grams of sugar. This is an acceptable treat if, throughout the day, we have not overdone it with other sugary foods.

Teriyaki sauce contains a high amount of sugar. It's delicious, but we must be careful!

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Fruit is the healthiest dessert of all. It's best to leave sweets for special occasions.

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That warm bread from the bakery is much healthier than the loaf of bread or the brioches that they sell in supermarkets. The latter tend to have large amounts of sugar.

Even though it's delicious, sugar should not be more important than our physical health.

Consuming less sugar is an important way to take care of ourselves. So let's watch what we eat every day!