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Not all sugars are created equal
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5 Habit 5- limit processed food
and added sugars
Added sugar contains no nutrients but are high in calories. Processed foods contain added sugar and often high
fructose corn syrup.
• Regularly consuming an excess of added sugar can lead to over-eating.
• Ingredients like salt, sugar, and fat are added to processed foods to add flavor and increase shelf life.
• Natural sugars in whole foods contain vitamins and nutrients and are processed by the body more efficiently.