Sugar is one of the most dangerous nutrients and we often consume it in amounts that exceed the recommended limit.

Excessive consumption of sugar is detrimental to health in the medium term, and its effect on metabolism is significant.

For this reason, it is important to know which foods contain more sugar than you can imagine.

In this report, published by the Spanish magazine "Iris Mama", writer Sail Sanchez Arias said that planning a healthy and balanced diet includes avoiding the consumption of products that contain sugar, especially for children, because at this stage their bodies need essential nutrients and they begin to learn eating habits. health that will accompany them for life.

Foods that are high in sugar

liquid yogurt

Yogurt is among the best foods in the diet because it contains essential proteins and minerals such as calcium, and is a source of probiotics, which are live bacteria that are beneficial for gut health.

But the best yogurt to eat isn't the liquid yogurt that's usually sold in grocery stores, but the natural, sugar-free yogurt.

Most of the types available in stores are flavored and contain some amount of sugar, especially those that are usually included in discount offers.

flavored water

Drinking water is important to ensure that you are well hydrated, but mineral water should be drunk, not the flavored ones, as they contain a lot of added sugars or artificial sweeteners.

This water can negatively affect the intestinal flora, leading to several health problems.

Yogurt is among the best foods in the diet because it contains essential proteins and minerals (pixels).

Sliced ​​bread

Bread is known to be a source of carbohydrates and is usually made with highly refined flour which makes it a high glycemic index product.

In many cases, sugar is added to it to improve flavor and texture, as is the case with sliced ​​bread.

Fried tomato

Tomatoes contain an important proportion of antioxidants, most notably lycopene.

Antioxidants neutralize free radicals and prevent the development of many chronic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases.

The author cautioned that packaged tomato sauces, especially fried tomatoes, contain a lot of added sugars that help reduce the acidity of the fruit and improve flavor.

be cerfull

All of these previously mentioned foods contain more sugar than you can imagine, and it is important to limit their consumption so as not to reduce the quality of your diet, as this could endanger the health of your children in the medium and long term.

Although eating carbohydrates is essential, it is recommended to always consume complex carbohydrates, and simple types should be avoided as much as possible, as they cause large increases in blood glucose and harm the metabolism.