In this blog, we are going to talk about sneaky names for sugar and how to spot a blood sugar spike from a mile away!
Sugar is such a huge thing when it comes to the way we eat. There is hidden sugar everywhere, and it gets confusing when it comes to trying to read labels and figure out what some of those names mean on labels.
I get it. I would often think I was eating something healthy because the label would say “natural” or only “xx gms. of sugar.” One thing I learned the hard way was those “sugars” or “sugar alcohols” on the back of those labels were not so great for me! Most of those times, the “sugar alcohol” caused me a vicious belly ache and discomfort for hours.
That is no way to live, so I want to dive in today to some information that will really help you to better understand what to be looking for and what to avoid when it comes to shopping so that you can stay healthy and eat less sugar. Plus, I am going to give you another delicious recipe to help you eat sweets the healthy way!
There are so many names for sugar it’s hard to believe. When you don’t know some of the common industry terms for sugar you might quickly read an ingredient label and assume it’s okay, when it’s really loaded with high fructose corn syrup.
The sugar industry is always trying to remain elusive to modern health trends. Now it’s popular knowledge that sugar is bad for you, so companies will do everything they can to hide the fact that their product contains sugar.
Here’s a list of all the names for sugar that you might miss if you don’t know what to look for…
● Agave nectar
● Barley malt
● Beet sugar
● Blackstrap molasses
● Brown rice syrup
● Cane sugar
● Caramel
● Corn sweetener
● Corn syrup
● Corn-syrup solids
● Crystalline fructose
● Dehydrated cane juice
● Dextrin
● Dextrose
● Evaporated cane juice
● Fruit juice concentrate
● Glucose
● Golden syrup
● Gum syrup
● High-fructose corn syrup
● Malt syrup
● Maltodextrin
● Maltose
● Refiner’s syrup
● Simple syrup
● Sorghum syrup
● Sucanat
● Sucrose
● Treacle
● Turbinado
When you know to avoid anything with these ingredients listed you can feel empowered in knowing that your food choices will support you on your journey towards amazing health. Get in the habit of reading every label and you’ll never be the victim of a surprise sugar crash again.
Want even more great tips to help you lose weight, improve your digestion, increase your energy and end your sugar addiction once and for all? Stay on the lookout for my upcoming Webinar in March. But in the meantime, join me in my private Facebook group where I’ll be sharing more information, tips, and recipes to help you live a happier, healthier life.
Apple Pie Protein Balls
Makes about 12 balls
1 ½ cups dried apple, roughly chopped
3 tablespoons almond butter
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ cup shredded, unsweetened coconut flakes
pinch of sea salt
Add all the ingredients to a blender or food processor. Blend until well incorporated. Rub a dab of coconut oil onto your hands and roll the mixture into individual balls. Store in the refrigerator for about an hour before serving.