What could it be that snacks chosen for health actually increase sugar intake, accumulate calories, and threaten blood sugar and weight?

 

◇ Nut Mix Nut mix is a snack that combines nuts and dried fruits. Dried fruits are high in calories and less filling than fresh fruits, which can lead to consuming large amounts unintentionally. When fruits are dried, moisture is removed, increasing their sweetness and calorie content; if sugar or other additives are added during processing, the calories can increase by 5 to 10 times. For example, fresh bananas contain about 90 kcal per 100g, but dried bananas contain about 480 kcal per 100g, with the calorie content rising significantly. It is preferable to choose nut mixes that do not contain dried fruits and are packaged in single-serve portions of about a handful.

◇Granola Bar A granola bar is a snack made in the form of granola cereal bars. Made primarily from whole grains, it is rich in dietary fiber, protein, and vitamins, but high in calories. During the manufacturing process, sugar, oil, and other additives are included, which increase the sugar, calorie, and fat content. When maple syrup, nut butter, or oil are added to granola, the calorie content per cup can reach approximately 600 kcal. When choosing a product, it is advisable to carefully check the ingredient list on the back of the packaging.

 

Flavored yogurt, which contains artificial flavoring, has a high sugar content and should be consumed with caution. One cup of flavored yogurt contains about 6 grams of sugar. It is preferable to add fresh fruits to plain yogurt to achieve a natural flavor.

 

◇Vegetable Chips Vegetable chips are considered a healthier alternative to other snacks like potato chips, but because they are fried in oil, they have high fat and sodium content. During the manufacturing process, various nutrients in fresh vegetables are destroyed, so the health benefits are not fully retained. Since they are mainly composed of carbohydrates, you should reduce your meal portion by the amount of calories and carbohydrates consumed from vegetable chips.

 

◇ Honey, sugar, and salt coated nuts Nuts are healthy snacks rich in healthy fats called unsaturated fatty acids, plant-based proteins, and minerals, but the story is different when they are coated with honey, sugar, or salt. Nuts with added salty and sweet flavors can raise blood sugar levels and increase weight. If you want to enhance the flavor of nuts, it is advisable to add cinnamon powder or lightly roast them with olive oil or similar ingredients.

 

Canned fruits and fruit preserves contain various food additives such as sugar and syrup to extend their shelf life. Usually

Canned pineapple contains purified water, white sugar, and citric acid.

▲Hwangdo canned peaches contain purified water, white sugar, citric acid, and peach concentrate

Canned corn uses purified water, white sugar, and refined salt as the main ingredients in the broth.

 

The flesh itself has a high sugar content, and if you also consume the broth, you will intake more sugar than necessary. It is best to avoid consuming the syrup from canned fruits as much as possible, and rinse the flesh with water before eating.

 

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Nut mix is good for health.

Is it because the mix contains sweet sugar?

You should probably refrain from looking at the thing above.