These foods are a hidden source of sugar. Find out more!

Hidden sources of sugar you should be aware of. Know your sugar source! Most of us on a weight loss path or just calorie conscious tend to banish sugar from our diet. A 2015 study has reported that added sugars, especially in soft drinks, can have a direct effect on heart health, especially blood pressure (BP). [Worried about your fluctuating BP? Explore our BP monitor devices to keep a track of your blood pressure.]( [SHOP NOW]( The lesser-known sources of sugar We give up on desserts, skip sugar in tea/coffee, chew sugar-free gum and so on. However, if you think that you have given up sugar by eliminating just these foods, you are wrong! Wondering why? Here's how sugar sneaks into your daily diet: - Ketchup When you think of ketchup, the only thing that comes to mind is tomatoes. However, there's more to it than just boiled ripe tomatoes, salt and spices. If you ever flip the product and check the label, you will realize that it has sugar. - Canned fruits and juices Sugar is added in the canned fruits and juices to prevent spoilage and improve the shelf life of these products. Moreover, canned fruits and juices lack nutrients. Fresh fruits and juices have natural sugars and thus a better option than canned ones. - Ready to eat foods The common instant food items such as vegetable curries, upma, poha and other ready to eat breakfast foods such as instant oatmeal and breakfast cereals have added sugars. Try natural oatmeal in place of the instant one. [Replace the ready to eat foods with our range of healthy snacks.]( [SHOP NOW]( - Flavoured yoghurt Plain yoghurt is a healthy food as it contains beneficial bacteria which boosts immunity and improves your digestive health. However, the flavoured yoghurt contains added sugar to enhance the flavour of the yoghurt and make it tasty. - Alcohol Alcoholic drinks such as wine, coffee liqueur and mocktails contain high amounts of sugar, which will only add up to your overall intake of sugar. For example, 150 ml of wine contains around 1.2 gms of sugar. Sugar goes by different names: When checking for sugar content on a packet, do not just search for the word 'sugar' as it goes by different names in different forms. Some of the common alternatives for sugar are dextrose, fructose, maltitol, corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, brown rice syrup, agave nectar, invert sugar, malt syrup, molasses, lactose. [A doctor or dietician can map out a personalized meal plan with the exact amount of sugar intake suitable for you.]( [CONSULT NOW]( Have feedback? Take this 15 seconds survey and help us serve you better. [TAKE SURVEY]( Medically reviewed by: # Dr. Swati Mishra Medical editor and content specialist With # and care, Team 1mg Need Help? If you are facing any issue, please let us know by replying to this mail. You received this email at {EMAIL} because you have signed up on our platform. If you no longer wish to receive such emails, please [unsubscribe here](.