Surprisingly Sugary Foods to Avoid

We’re often told we should be eating less sugar, but with sugar making its way into a surprising number of foods it can be tough to do. Here are three surprisingly sugary foods worth taking note of, they may inspire you to start checking labels next time you’re grocery shopping.

Breakfast cereals. It’s how many of us start our day, and often advertised as part of a nutritious breakfast, but many of our favorite breakfast cereals are loaded with added sugar. Some, in fact, will contain as many as many as 15g of sugar per serving. It’s well worth checking nutrition labels before buying your next box.

Barbeque sauce. For many, BBQ sauce is an absolute necessity for the summer, but while it’s a staple of summertime foods, it’s also packed with plenty of sugar. With ingredients that typically include corn syrup, brown sugar, molasses, or honey, each serving of BBQ sauce can contain roughly 10g of sugar, a number which can quickly add up considering the average serving is anywhere from a mere tablespoon to a tablespoon and a half.

Fruit juices. While fruit juices may seem like a healthier alternative to sugary sodas, commercially processed juices often contain just as much sugar per serving. Even though some juices claim to be 100% natural and only contain natural juices, they can still contain as much as 30 grams of sugar per 10 oz serving, which is a considerable amount to consume in one sitting.

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Simple Rules For Staying Fit

There’s no miracle diet, essential workout, or magic bullet that will do it, staying fit requires no less than a lifelong commitment. For those ready to embark on the journey, here are three simple but essential rules for staying fit and living well.

It’s all about consistency. It’s tempting to think that going on a diet or going gung-ho at the gym will lead to fitness and good health, but these strategies are hard to keep up, and the effects don’t last. Better eating habits on a regular basis make for a much better strategy than a temporary diet, and committing to 3-4 workouts per week is far more sustainable than exercising daily until an eventual burnout.

Sleep is essential. Sleep is how our brains and bodies recover and regenerate, without it we can’t work at peak efficiency and will tire or burn out in no time. Prioritising sleep, even over exercise if need be, is a key component of long term health and fitness.

Moderation is key. Carbs are not the enemy, in fact whole grains are essential to a healthy diet. A slice of toast at breakfast won’t balloon the waistline, but half a loaf of bread will. Moderation is the key to a healthy diet, and this is especially true when it comes to sugar and alcohol.

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