Health Tip: Avoid Added Sugars

(HealthDay News) — Sugar is added to so many foods that a person could blow through the recommended daily level well before the end of the day.

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics suggests cutting back on added sugars by:

Learning the many label names that indicate added sugar, such as corn syrup, dextrose, corn sweetener or cane crystals.
Watching for potential “hidden” sources of added sugar, such as granola, whole-grain cereal, oatmeal, dried fruit, canned fruit and ketchup.
Sticking to just milk or water for a beverage.
Opting for plain yogurt over flavored yogurt, which could contain added sugar.