What to look for
in NUTRITION LABELS
“100% juice”
does not mean
“zero sugar”
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“100% juice” has
“no added sugars”, but it does contain natural sugars from the fruit or vegetable.
“All natural”
does not mean
“no added sugars”
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“All natural” means sugar from any natural source can be added, including cane sugar, honey, agave, and even high fructose corn syrup.
” Zero Sugar”
does not mean
“no sweetener”
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“Zero Sugar” generally means one of the following sweeteners is being used.
♦ natural plant sweeteners
♦ artificial sweeteners √
♦ or sugar alcohol
“Sugar-FREE”
does not mean
” no health risk”
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Sugar alcohols like Xylitol and Erythritol, have health risks that include blood clots, strokes, and heart attacks.
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S U M M A R Y
#1 Read
the NUTRITION FACTS
labels
if “Added Sugars” are
more than 10g,
reduce
the amount
to consume
#2 Read
the INGREDIENT LIST
if “Added Sugars” are
more than 10g,
reduce
the amount
to consume
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#2 Read
the INGREDIENT LISTS
Sugar and sweeteners carry health risks ranging from minor side effects to life-threatening conditions.
Natural Plant Sweeteners such as stevia and monk fruit present mild to no side effects when used in moderation.
Artificial Sweeteners such as aspartame (equal) • sucralose (splenda ) • saccharine (sweet N low) • Ace-K have side effects that include: bloating, gas, or diarrhea.
Sugar Alcohol like Xylitol and Erythritol have serious health risks that include: blood clots, heart attacks, and stroke.
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Plant-based sweeteners
are some of the healthiest alternatives, but they aren’t always pure in packaged foods. They are often blended with sugar alcohols like Xylitol which has serious side effects.
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Artificial Sweeteners
are often used in Diet sodas, light yogurts, and protein supplements.
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Sugar Alcohol
are generally used in sugar-free products such as Chewing Gums, Breath Mints, Cough Syrups, Nasal Spray as well as Protein bars and other Diet products.
Before buying a beverage or package food, do the the following:
- Read the nutrition facts Label
- If total sugar is equal to ZERO
- Read the ingredient list – avoid Xylitol or Erythritol
- Read the ingredient list – avoid Xylitol or Erythritol
- If added sugar is more than 20 g
- Reduce the amount to consume to be closer to 10 g
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What to look for in the Nutrition Facts labels
Sugar is a natural ingredient: Cane sugar, honey, and agave are all naturally derived, which allows companies to use “all natural” labels while still adding them to balance out the strong tartness of cocktails and punch bases. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Regulation is loose: The FDA largely does not regulate the term “natural” on packaging, making it primarily a marketing buzzword rather than a guarantee of a healthy or unsweetened drink. [1, 2, 3]
Juice cocktails vs. 100% juice: A “fruit punch” or “juice cocktail” is almost guaranteed to contain added sugars. If it were strictly 100% juice, regulations require it to be labeled as exactly that, and “no added sugar” claims on 100% juice are actually considered a violation of FDA rules. [1, 2, 3]
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