Not just limited to a biscuit or bar of chocolate, sugar crops up in a wide range of foods and ingredients. In fact, savoury meals often contain ‘hidden sugars’ in places most people wouldn’t even think of.
According to food nutritionist Aaliyah Nelson: ‘Hidden sugar usually means sugar in foods we do not expect to be sweet, such as dressings, marinades and savoury condiments. It still contributes to our intake, even if we barely notice we are eating it.’
She said: ‘Regularly adding sweetened sauces and drinks without accounting for them can increase your calorie intake and make weight loss harder.’
But it’s not just
To provide well-rounded coverage and a breadth of insight across various events, we rely on contributions from several staff writers, each bringing their own area of expertise to our publication.