We swear that sneaky sweet stuff is hiding EVERYWHERE.
Not only is it in your sweets, chocolates and cakes, but it’s in these savoury foods too!
1. Crackers.
When you’re peckish, reaching for crackers may seem like the best way to soothe those hunger pangs. But, you might need to think again! Even some savoury crackers contain a sprinkling of the sweet stuff to keep you coming back for more. Not to mention the huge variety of flavoured crackers available which can be packed with the sweet stuff – sometimes nearly two teaspoons per 100g. If you add to that some dippy cheese, these pre-made snacks could blow your sugar intake out of the water (that’s not even taking into account all those vegetable oils too!). Better yet? Whip up a batch of your own Gluten-free Seed Crackers and keep them on hand for when your hunger sets in.
2. Salad dressing.
“I’ll eat healthy today”, you tell yourself as you throw together a crunchy veggie-packed salad, drizzle over your favourite pre-made dressing and dig in. Well, we hate to break it to you but you may as well have sprinkled a teaspoon of sugar over your salad! Yep, some salad dressings are nearly 20 per cent sugar, so you could be undoing all your best sugar-free intentions in one swift drizzle. Our favourite dressing is a little olive oil, lemon or apple cider vinegar, topped off with a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Delish!
3. Pasta sauce.
Unfortunately, pasta sauces can be one of the worst culprits when it comes to the sneaky sweet stuff. Shockingly, some jars of pasta sauce contain more than 11 teaspoons of sugar – that’s more sugar than in a Mars Bar! It’s important to note that tomatoes do contain natural amounts of sugar so we encourage you to consume them mindfully but your best bet is to stay away from any added sugars by whipping up your own sauce.This spag bol recipe from our mate Manu Feildel, My Spaghetti Bolognese, is a winner! And, with just one can of tinned tomatoes in the whole recipe, there’s less than a teaspoon of sugar per serve.
4. Yoghurt.
It’s no secret that we love full-fat plain or Greek yoghurt, but flavoured yoghurts are off the list with some popular varieties containing nearly 18g of sugar per serve! If you want to sweeten your Greek yoghurt, we recommend adding some fresh berries or a drizzle of rice malt syrup instead.
Remember, approximately the first 4.7g of sugar per 100g in dairy products is lactose which is fructose-free.
5. Canned soup.
Pre-made soups are another sneaky sugar-fest. It pays to check your nutritional labels because depending on the soup, there can be as many as three teaspoons of sugar per serve. We prefer to whip up our own batch of sugar-free soup and freeze it in portions so it’s easy to heat up and serve when the cravings for something warm and hearty kick in.
For more sugar-free alternatives to your favourite foods, check out our 7-Day Reboot!
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