* protein
* fiber
* vitamins
* minerals
* healthy fats
The problem with too much added sugar is not only the sugar itself. It is also what those foods replace.
How Much Added Sugar Is Too Much?
Health organizations generally recommend limiting added sugars rather than trying to eliminate all sugar.
Naturally occurring sugars in:
* fruit
* vegetables
* plain dairy products
come packaged with useful nutrients and are different from large amounts of added sugar in processed foods.
Added sugar may appear on labels under names such as:
* sucrose
* glucose syrup
* fructose syrup
* cane sugar
* corn syrup
* honey
* agave syrup
* dextrose
Checking labels can reveal sugar in foods that do not taste especially sweet.
Hidden Sources of Added Sugar
Some of the biggest sources are obvious, but others are easy to overlook.
These can include:
* breakfast cereals
* flavored yogurt
* granola bars
