We all love a little sweetness now and then — but too much sugar can seriously mess with your energy, mood, and health. And the tricky part? A lot of the sugar we eat isn’t in obvious treats… it’s hidden in everyday foods and snacks that claim to be “healthy”.
Let’s break it down:
✔️ How much sugar is too much?
✔️ What are the sneaky sources of added sugar?
✔️ And most importantly — what can you snack on instead?
🍬 First Things First: How Much Sugar Is Too Much?
According to NHS guidelines, the average adult in the UK should have no more than 30g of free sugars per day. That’s about 7 teaspoons — and it adds up fast.
Free sugars include the ones added to food and drinks (think chocolate bars, flavoured yoghurts, fizzy drinks), plus sugars naturally found in things like fruit juices and honey.
Research from the World Health Organization (WHO) links high sugar intake to increased risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and tooth decay — and suggests we should ideally be eating even less than current recommendations.
🕵️♀️ Where Is Sugar Hiding?
Some products wear their sugar on their sleeve — sweets, cakes, biscuits. But others are sneakier. Even foods marketed as healthy can be loaded with added sugar.
Watch out for:
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Breakfast cereals
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Snack bars & protein bars
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Flavoured yoghurts
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Fruit juices and smoothies
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Sauces like ketchup and sweet chilli
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“Low fat” or “lite” products (often packed with extra sugar for taste)
⚡️ The Impact of Too Much Sugar
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Energy spikes and crashes
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Increased cravings
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Mood swings
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Disrupted sleep
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Greater risk of long-term health issues
You don’t need to cut sugar completely — but reducing added sugar is one of the easiest ways to feel better, fast.
🥜 So… What Should You Snack On Instead?
That’s where we come in.
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Great swaps include:
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