In the UK we get through a staggering 165 million cups of tea every day, with the average tea drinker having four cups each and every day. Steviana, the new alternative to sugar derived from the stevia plant, can help you save 128kcals per day.
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Starting the day with a refreshing juice or smoothie may feel like a virtuous option. But many people seriously underestimate the sugar and calories involved - and hidden calories in drinks could be a factor in Britain’s obesity problem.
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Looking for a sweet treat on a special diet? Holland & Barrett’s ‘free from’ Easter Eggs range has been specifically created for individuals with food allergies and intolerances, providing treats for people with special dietary needs.
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New research by Which? magazine has shown that some cereals are now so sweet they should be in the biscuit aisle. 12 out of 14 cereals tested were found to have high sugar levels. Kellogg's Frosties was the worst offender with a whopping 37% sugar.
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For a sweet alternative to sugar, without the bitterness of sweeteners, a fruit-based source of sugar can help you cut calories and stay healthy. Sweet Freedom is the latest product on the health food market, with 25% fewer calories than sugar.
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A herb that grows wild as a small shrub in parts of Paraguay and Brazil is a key ingredient in Light at Heart, an ingredient that can help you cut calories in 2012. It is made by Tate & Lyle Sugars and contains half the calories of sugar.
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Research by Which? has found some popular lunchbox snacks contain over a quarter of the recommended sugar intake and over half the maximum daily salt intake for a five-year-old. The Fruit Factory Fruit Strings are almost 50% sugar, as each 20g serving contains 9.6g sugar.
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Craving cakes and chocolate? Well, now you can blame your parents as new research focuses on genetics as the source of a sweet tooth. The substance ghrelin plays an important role in various addictions, including overeating and sugar consumption.
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Removing fizzy drinks from your diet will not necessarily help you lose weight. New research from The Sugar Bureau says studies into the health implications of consuming soft drinks is 'flawed' and weight changes are not clear.
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