
Many readers write to us with doubts about how to limit sugar in the diet. Moderate the frequency of consumption of sugary foods to less than 4 daily occasions is our main advice. Below are some of the questions we’ve heard about sugar.
Should I suppress all sugar or is it advisable in small doses?
Table sugar (sucrose) can be totally suppressed if you eat a balanced diet, since except oils and fats almost all other foods contain sugars.
Is refined (white) sugar or brown sugar better?
Brown sugar is absorbed more slowly than white sugar and this favors that insulin production is not stimulated as much, but both have the same calories.
Can a little sugar in coffee break my weight loss regimen?
If you use a small amount of sugar (4-5 g) you do not have to hinder a diet, as long as it is balanced and fulfilled correctly.
Can low-calorie chocolate be consumed without danger of weight gain?
In low-calorie chocolates, sucrose is replaced by other sweeteners with fewer calories, but both cocoa and cocoa butter provide a very high number of calories.
Can I drink soft drinks?
The consumption of sugary drinks in excess can increase the risk of tooth decay, obesity or displace the intake of other foods of greater nutritional interest. Their consumption should be limited.