What is free or added sugar?
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) free sugars include monosaccharides like glucose, fructose and galactose and disaccharides like sucrose, lactose and maltose that are added to foods and beverages by the manufacturer, cook or consumer, and sugars naturally present in honey, syrups, fruit juices and fruit juice concentrates. WHO recommends that adults consume no more than 6 teaspoons of added sugar per day and children have no more than 3 or 4. This recommendation is based on evidence showing lower incidence of obesity and tooth decay in people who consume less added sugar. By taking simple steps to reduce the amount of free sugar in your diet you can also reduce the risk of getting other serious, chronic health conditions like heart disease and diabetes.
Try the following to reduce your own sugar consumption
Remove sweetened beverages from your shopping
For many people cutting back on sugar sweetened beverages may be the first step in reducing t...
