Is There Sugar In That? The Answer Is Probably.

There’s nothing more frustrating than trying to make the healthy choice only to get tricked by hidden sugars. 

But with a daily recommended intake of 50 grams of added sugar per day, let’s face it, there’s just not much margin for error. 

Foods with Hidden Sugars

Avoid falling into sugar traps by looking out for these deceptive “healthy” options:

2% Fat Greek Yogurt

What yogurt loses in fat, it gains in sugar. 

2% Greek yogurt, despite packing a solid punch of protein, also has approximately 8 grams of sugar, 1/5 of your recommended daily intake. 

Opt for plain full fat yogurt instead, and add fresh fruits, berries, and Pyure Organic Stevia for sweetness.

Granola

This crunchy topping may seem like a smart alternative to cereal, but a single serving can contain up to 25 grams of sugar, comparable to a sleeve of cookies, and half your daily recommended allowance. Instead, have some diced, mixed nuts for a crunchy treat you can feel good about.

Dried Fruit

But, it’s fruit! True, but when fruit is dried, dehydration concentrates the sugars, meaning that a half cup of dried cranberries contains 39 grams of sugar — 80% of your daily intake, and equivalent to drinking an entire can of soda. 

Yikes! Better to go with the fresh stuff.

Juice

While fruit juice may be vitamin-packed, it’s lacking in fiber and swimming in sugar. 

A small 12-ounce serving can contain more than 30 grams, over 60% of your recommended daily intake, which is sure to send you headed for a crash. 

Again, fresh fruit is best, but if you want something to drink on the go, pick up a stevia- infused yogurt smoothie.

Iced Tea

It beats soda, but unfortunately, not by much. 

An 8-ounce glass can set you back 22 grams of sugar, nearly half your daily recommended daily intake. 

For the same refreshing taste, go for the unsweetened variety and add your own Pyure organic stevia.

Of course, it’s unrealistic to think we can be 100% wholesome and avoid sugar all the time. 

But when you are making an effort to be sugar-conscious, keep an eye on the nutrition label to be sure that the healthy option is exactly that.