- One slice of white bread contains 15g (1.5g of added sugar)
- 100g of pasta contains 25g (8% of the total recommended daily intake)
- 100g of rice contains 28g (0.1g of sugar)
- 1 medium-sized apple: 19 g (including fiber)
- 100g of typical breakfast cereals: 68g (1g added sugar)
- 1 x 12 oz can of cola: 39 g (all sugar)
- 1 medium-sized carrot: 6 g (including fiber)
Artificial sweeteners: better than sugar?
Artificial sweeteners are not a great alternative to refined sugar. Overwhelming evidence indicates that they contribute to obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases, metabolic syndrome, depression, chronic headaches, and cancer.
These sweeteners include:
Natural sources of sugar, such as honey, maple syrup, fruit, and molasses, add nutrients as well as sweetness. Relatively low on the glycemic index compared to refined sugars, they are not only safe to consume but also promote well-being.
Furthermore, due to their nutritional value, they are more satisfying than refined sugars for satisfying the desire for sweet taste , thus preventing overconsumption:
- Honey (raw and unpasteurized): a superfood with anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antibacterial properties, rich in nutrients and antioxidants.
- Maple syrup: kills cancer cells; rich in minerals, anti-inflammatories, antioxidants and unique phytochemicals beneficial to human health.
- Molasses: rich in minerals, including calcium, iron, potassium, selenium and magnesium.
- Fruit juice (real fruit juice without added sugar): rich in natural sugars but contains many vitamins and minerals.
