5 foods and drinks that surprisingly have high sugar levels:
1. Orange juice is often mistaken as a healthy choice, but it can contain up to 21 teaspoons of sugar per cup.
2. A single can of soda typically contains around 39 grams of sugar, equivalent to 10 teaspoons.
3. Granola bars can pack as much as 12 grams of sugar per serving, making them a candy-bar in disguise.
4. Flavored yogurts often contain around 30-40 grams of sugar, especially those marketed towards children.
5. Sauces like ketchup and BBQ sauce can have up to 4 teaspoons of sugar per tablespoon.
6. Instant oatmeal packets may add up to 8 teaspoons of sugar to your breakfast bowl.
7.
Smoothies made with fruit, yogurt, and honey
can easily exceed the daily recommended sugar intake.
8. Baked goods like muffins and scones can have over 20 teaspoons of sugar per serving.
9. Energy drinks can contain up to 54 grams of sugar per can, more than a can of soda.
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