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The not-so-sweet truth

Sugar, no, please. Watch out for these sugar substitutes!

30 Oct 2023
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The not-so-sweet truth
Watch out for these sugar substitutes

Beyond sugary drinks, Mayo Clinic also cited these foods that can be surprising sources of added sugar:

  • Salad dressing
  • Condiments
  • Canned soup
  • Granola bars
  • Protein bars

As of 2016, MOH has declared a War on Diabetes to rally a whole-of-nation effort to tackle diabetes. Look out for the Nutri-Grade labels to make conscious decisions in limiting your sugar intake.

High sugar intake has been liked to obesity and diabetes, increasing the chance of stroke. Stay protected against life uncertainties.

  1. Good sweeteners
    These natural wonders come from plants and fruits. They claim to be the best sugar substitutes that give you all the sweetness with few to zero calories, and is known to have a low effect on your blood sugars.

  2. Sugar alcohol
    They are very popular among sugar-free candies and drinks. Although they can be found as natural carbohydrates in some fruits and vegetables with very low-calories counts, be careful of consuming them excessively as large intakes of them can cause bloating and diarrhoea.

  3. Beautiful bad sweeteners
    They are attractive and appealing! They appear deliciously tempting but have hidden risks, such as high glycaemic index, which cause your blood sugar to spike quickly when over consumed. Led by the artificial sweetener, mostly found in sodas. Although calorie-free, they are known to increase the risk of stroke and cardiovascular problems.

    On average, Singaporeans are known to consume twice the recommended daily sugar intake. Sugar is also the culprit for increasing Type 2 diabetes in Singapore, and is predicted to reach a million cases in 2050. Be careful about the amount of sugar and sugar substitutes you consume – some substitutes are actually quite harmful!

    1https://hpb.gov.sg/healthy-living/food-beverage/nutri-grade
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