Added Sugars: Don’t Get Sabotaged By Sweeteners

Do you know how much sugar is in your diet? See why added sugars are a concern and how to cut back.

By Mayo Clinic Staff

If you’re like many people, you’re probably eating and drinking more sugar than you realize. That’s because it’s added to so many foods and beverages.

Added sugar contributes calories but not nutrients. Some evidence links sugars to obesity, diabetes and heart disease, but the connection isn’t entirely clear.

Read on to learn more about added sugars and where they’re commonly found.

A few facts about sugar

All sugar, whether natural or processed, is a type of simple carbohydrate your body uses for energy. Fruits, vegetables and dairy foods naturally contain sugar.

Keep reading this article on Mayo Clinic.