Sugar is a sweet tasting carbohydrate that we all crave from time to time. Sugar can be found in most food products and when consumed in moderation, can be part of a balanced diet. However, there are some misconceptions around sugar and a lot of information that some may find confusing. There are different types of sugars in food and there are also many hidden sugars in foods that you may not even realise. As a nation, we are consuming too much sugar which can lead to health implications such as heart disease or diabetes. Therefore, reading and understanding food labels can be helpful in ensuring we are more mindful of how much sugar is in the foods we are eating.

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