Sugars and Honeys
Sugars are found naturally in foods such as fruits and vegetables, wholegrains or as lactose in milk. The main concern should be around added sugars (refined table sugar), syrups and high-fructose corn syrup. It is estimated that a third of added sugar consumption comes from sugar sweetened drinks, a sixth comes from sweets such as chocolates, ice creams and biscuits but half comes from everyday processed foods such as ketchup, salad dressings, bread etc. Avoid processed food! Fortunately, there are natural sweeteners that are healthy and tasty alternatives to refined sugar, high fructose corn syrup, and artificial sweeteners. The lowest in glycemic index and loaded in most nutrients are stevia, birch and coconut sugar whereas honey, molasses, agave syrup can increase the antioxidant intake