Understanding 'sugar-free': It doesn't guarantee a healthier food choice
- “Sugar-free” only tells you about sugar content, not whether the entire product is healthy.
- Sugar may be replaced with sweeteners, refined ingredients or fats that alter the product’s nutrition.
- Some sugar-free products are still highly processed and can be high in calories, fat or sodium.
- Check the nutrition panel and ingredients list instead of relying on front-of-pack health claims.
Source: firstpost.com
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