If you’ve noticed an increase in your sugar intake since your first binge, you’re not alone. With stress and sadness on the rise at the same time, people across the country seem to be looking to sugary foods for short-term comfort. According to Public Health England, sales of alcoholic beverages will increase by 27.6 percent in 2020, and sales of sugary foods by 11.5 percent.
Sugar and refined carbohydrates are considered “empty calories” and the main thing is that they do not contain any useful substances. However, cutting back on sugar may not be as simple as leaving chocolate on the shelf. Some foods that are high in sugar are highly processed and sweeteners are added to make them tastier and more appealing. These sugars aren’t easy to spot, and are often the worst offenders in foods marketed as “healthy” or low-fat. In some cases, ready-made meals can contain up to 12 teaspoons of sugar, six in a can of cola, and three in a cup of dry bran.
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