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That so called healthy breakfast cereal with cornflakes or muesli often comes coated in sugar or honey, turning your morning bowl into dessert without you even realising it
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Tomato ketchup, chilli dips, or even salad dressings taste savoury but sneak in sugar to balance tang and spice, adding sweetness where you don’t expect it
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Granola and protein bars look wholesome with nuts and seeds, yet are often glued together with syrups and honey, packing far more sugar than you’d guess
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Flavoured yoghurts, especially the ones with fruit swirl or berry blast, are factory-made with sugar and flavouring, not just real fruit, leaving you with a sweet trap
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That spoonful of milk powder or coffee creamer isn’t just dairy, it’s laced with sugar for texture and taste, quietly sweetening your morning cuppa
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Packaged juices, even those claiming 100% fruit, often have added sugar to boost flavour. It’s closer to soda than fresh fruit in a glass
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Chocolate, strawberry, or vanilla flavoured milk is marketed for kids, but every bottle carries spoons of sugar that cancel out its healthy reputation pretty quickly
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Canned fruits, jams, and jellies are loaded with sugar because it works as a preservative, keeping them glossy and long-lasting, but not very kind to you
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Even bread, which feels plain, has sugar mixed in to keep it soft, fresh, and tasty. The bakery shelf is sweeter than it seems
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Sugar hides behind labels like glucose, fructose, maltose, or syrups. Reading nutrition labels is the only way to see how much sweetness you’re buying