{"id":161861,"date":"2025-12-01T17:01:41","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T11:31:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/?p=161861"},"modified":"2025-12-04T23:22:49","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T17:52:49","slug":"nutritionist-recommends-avoid-these-foods-with-hidden-sugars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/nutritionist-recommends-avoid-these-foods-with-hidden-sugars\/","title":{"rendered":"Nutritionist Recommends: Avoid These Foods with Hidden Sugars"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-161862\" title=\"Nutritionist Recommends: Avoid These Foods with Hidden Sugars\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/shutterstock_519638251.jpg\" alt=\"Sugary food\" width=\"1000\" height=\"668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/shutterstock_519638251.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/shutterstock_519638251-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/shutterstock_519638251-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/shutterstock_519638251-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><br \/>\nWhile we often associate sugar with sweetened foods like cakes and soft drinks, it is actually unsweetened foods with high added sugar that pose a greater health risk. These foods drive the increasing rates of Western lifestyle conditions such as obesity, fatty liver disease, diabetes, chronic inflammation, and hormonal imbalances\u2014often without people realizing it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hidden sugar infiltrates our daily diet in forms like dextrose, high fructose corn syrup, maltose, cane juice, caramel, and concentrated fruit juice. As a result, even foods we consider nutritious often contain more sugar than is recommended.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Nutritionist Mamta Sharma at Tata 1mg highlights a detailed list of everyday foods packed with hidden sugars and explains why limiting them is essential for smarter, healthier eating.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Understanding the Dangers of Hidden Sugars<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">So, hidden sugars are bad for you, but sugar isn&#8217;t necessarily bad for you\u2014it&#8217;s the amount that is too high (it&#8217;s recommended by the World Health Organization that people consume less than 6 tsp. of sugar\/day over an extended period), which is often 2-3x what people consume daily without any knowledge.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hidden sugars in our diets can affect our bodies in several harmful ways:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Raises blood sugar and increases the risk of diabetes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Insulin resistance development<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Increased fat storage, primarily in the abdominal area<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mood swings and energy crashes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Skin problems, breakouts, and early aging<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Damage to liver function<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Increased hunger and potential overeating<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i style=\"font-family: inherit;font-weight: inherit\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Ms. Sharma also mentions, \u201c Because of their hidden nature, hidden sugars pose a larger threat to our health than candies and chocolates. Awareness of hidden sugars is the first step in taking control of your health.&#8221;<\/strong><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><b>Types of Food to Avoid (or Limit) That Contain Hidden Sugars<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>1) Flavoured Yogurt<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u200b<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 400\">While many people consider yogurt to be a healthy option, the average serving of store-bought flavoured yogurt contains 8-12 tsp. of sugar! Many flavoured yogurts also contain added high fructose corn syrup or other preservatives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Instead of buying flavoured yogurt, try making homemade yogurt or eating plain Greek yogurt with fresh fruit added.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2) Breakfast Cereals<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 400\">Cornflakes, chocos, muesli, granola, instant breakfast mixes. The majority has sugar listed in the top given ingredients. They provide an instant energy boost followed by a crash afterwards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Nutritionist Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Select unsweetened oats or low-sugar granola, and add nuts or seeds to make it taste better.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3) Packaged Fruit Juices<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 400\">Even the 100% Fruit juices are still made from concentrates, have had all the fibre removed, &amp; are usually sweetened with sugar or some kind of fruit concentrate \u2013 up to 6 tsp of sugar can be found in a single glass of Juice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Better Option:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Eat whole fruit instead of drinking juice.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4) Energy &amp; Protein Bars<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Many energy \/ Protein bars are promoted as health\/fitness foods, but many contain chocolate coatings, sweeteners, syrups, glucose, etc. For example, some protein bars can contain the same amount of sugar as candy bars.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Recommendation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Find energy\/protein bars that have less than 5 grams of added sugars, or make homemade nut bars.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>5) Ketchup &amp; Sauces<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ketchup, chilli sauce, barbecue sauce, and salad dressings all contain roughly 20\u201325% sugar. For example, 1 tablespoon of ketchup contains around 4 grams of sugar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Healthy Alternative:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Make homemade tomato chutney, make hung-curd dips, and use olive oil-based dressings.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>6) Flavoured Tea &amp; Coffee Creamers<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Caf\u00e9-style drinks use syrups and whipped cream, caramel, etc. This increases the sugar content significantly. For example, a single flavoured latte may contain from 20 to 30 g of sugar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Healthy Alternatives: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Black coffee, unsweetened milk coffee, herbal teas, cinnamon- or cardamom-flavoured drinks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>7) Packaged Snacks<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Such items as instant noodles, biscuits, chips, and baked crackers use refined flour and sugar to flavour them. For example, even \u201cdigestive biscuits\u201d contain malt extract and fructose syrup.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>8) Bread &amp; Bakery Products<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u200bThe addition of sugar (for texture &amp; colour) is common for white bread, rolls, pizza crusts, muffins, and pastries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Healthier Alternatives:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Whole-wheat multigrain bread without added sugars.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>9) Low-Fat &amp; Diet Foods<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u200bIronically, many \u201clow-fat\u201d packaged foods use sugar instead of fat to enhance flavour. Examples include low-fat mayonnaise, dressings, milk drinks, and flavoured milk.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>10) Instant Oats &amp; Flavoured Porridges<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u200bInstant spice-flavoured oats or fruit-flavoured oats have sugars, preservatives, and flavour enhancers. Even healthy-looking varieties can contain 8\u201310 grams of sugar per serving.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Nutritionists Recommend Identifying Hidden Sugar Early<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The insatiable appetite results from hidden sugars. The hidden sugars lead to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Chronic Inflammation (A major contribution to other chronic conditions)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Weight Gain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Acne\/Pigmentation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome symptoms<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Poor Gut Health<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Thyroid Disturbances<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bloating\/Acid Indigestion<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fatigue\/Lack of Energy<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>How to Eliminate Hidden Sugars (Simple Lifestyle Changes)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>-Cook More Meals At Home:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Cooking allows for more control over the amount of sugar, oil, etc., added to each meal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>-Choose Whole Foods: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fresh fruit, veggies, whole grains, nuts, seeds, beans, and other whole foods will assist you in avoiding hidden sugars.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Replace Sugar with Natural Products<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Stevia<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Jaggery (use cautiously)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dates<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Coconut Sugar<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>-Drink Water instead of Beverages:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Avoid any packaged juice, bottled tea drinks, energy drinks, carbonated beverages, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Choose home-cooked meals such as plain oats, eggs, idlis, poha, and parathas instead of boxed cereals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Final Takeaway<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hidden sugars can be found in so many foods that generally do not taste sweet to most people, but they also pose several potential health problems as they contribute to increased health risks, create a hormonal imbalance, drain a person&#8217;s energy levels, and cause other health issues. To reduce your hidden sugar intake, use whole foods versus processed or packaged foods, read product labels before purchasing a product, and opt for healthier food options whenever possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>\u200bFAQs\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><b> What are hidden sugars?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u200bHidden or integrated sugars are sugars that have been added to packaged\/processed foods and labelled under a variety of names, such as dextrose, maltose, glucose syrup, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><b> Are hidden\/integrated sugars harmful?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u200bYes! Hidden sugars contribute to obesity, increased risk of diabetes, inflammation, low levels of energy, poor skin health, and hormone imbalance.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><b> How do I know if a product contains hidden sugars?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u200bCheck the ingredient list on the product. If the word sugar or any sweetener is among the first five ingredients listed, the product will most likely contain a large quantity of sugar.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><b> Are products that claim to be low-fat healthy?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u200bMost times, no. Many companies that produce low-fat products add additional sugar in order to enhance the flavour of the products.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><b>Is whole fruit better for you than fruit juice?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Whole fruit contains all of the same nutrients as fruit juice but with added fibre to slow down the absorption of sugars into the bloodstream, thus preventing spikes in blood sugar levels.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li><b> Should I buy biscuits labeled \u201chealthy\u201d or \u201cdigestive\u201d?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Many of these products contain high levels of hidden sugar, refined flour, and other types of sweeteners. As such, only consume these biscuits occasionally.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li><b> How many added sugars are it safe to eat each day?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the suggested maximum amount of added sugar you should eat in one day is no more than 6 teaspoons.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"8\">\n<li><b> What are some examples of healthy snacks with minimal sugar?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Instead of products high in sugar from packaged snacks, eat nuts, fruit, seeds, homemade granola, salads, roasted chana (a type of chickpea), boiled eggs, and\/or coconut water instead.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Recommended Reads<\/strong><\/h2>\n<header class=\"entry-header\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/winter-perfect-moringa-recipes-for-warmth-immunity\/\">Winter-Perfect Moringa Recipes for Warmth &amp; Immunity<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/7-nourishing-winter-superfoods-for-a-happy-gut-loved-by-nutritionist\/\">7 Nourishing Winter Superfoods For A Happy Gut: Loved By Nutritionists<\/a><\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-meta-bar clearfix\">\n<header>\u200b<b>(The article is written by<em>\u00a0<\/em><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/editorial-policy-processes\/deepa-sarkar-95\"><b><em>Deepa Sarkar, Medical Writer<\/em><\/b><\/a><b>, and reviewed by<a href=\"https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/editorial-policy-processes\/monalisa-deka-18\">\u00a0Monalisa Deka, Deputy Manager, Clinical Health &amp; Content, Medical Affairs<\/a>)<\/b><\/header>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-161862\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/shutterstock_519638251.jpg\" alt=\"Sugary food\" Title=\"Nutritionist Recommends: Avoid These Foods with Hidden Sugars\" width=\"1000\" height=\"668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/shutterstock_519638251.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/shutterstock_519638251-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/shutterstock_519638251-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/shutterstock_519638251-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":73,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[475,123,35455],"class_list":["post-161861","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-health-a-z","tag-diabetes-care","tag-healthy-eating","tag-sugar"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Nutritionist Recommends: Avoid These Foods with Hidden Sugars - Tata 1mg Capsules<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Hidden sugars can be more damaging to your health than you might realise. 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