Foods with Hidden Sugar 

When you are avoiding sugar to improve your health, you should understand the 
different names that manufacturers use for this sweet substance. Here is a list of the 
names used for the added sugar in foods and beverages: 
 
• Fructose sweetener 
• Evaporated cane juice 
• Crystal dextrose  
• Corn syrup 
• Cane sugar 
• Corn sweetener  
• Brown sugar 
• Fruit juice 
• Maple syrup 
• Honey 
• Dextrose  
• Maltose 
• Agave nectar 
 
This is a partial list of the names for sugar because manufacturers create new types of 
sweeteners occasionally. To determine if a product at the grocery store has any type of 
sugar, you must read the small print on the package’s label. Remember that the 
beverages and foods that are labeled as natural, organic, healthy or low-calorie can still 
have added sugar. In addition, some foods contain natural sugars, but these types of 
foods frequently have high levels of minerals, fiber and vitamins.  
 
Why Should You Detoxify From Sugar?  
 
There are several reasons why you might want to detoxify from sugar. If you have a 
health condition such as diabetes mellitus or fibromyalgia, then avoiding sugar can 
improve your health. You may also feel as though you have an addiction to sugar that 
makes you want to consume huge amounts of sugar-filled soft drinks and candy. 

If you consume sugary foods or beverages to lift your mood, then you should 
understand that the natural chemicals in sugar will change the pattern of your brain 
waves, affecting the emotional area of your brain. Sugar can damage your 
cardiovascular system because it increases your cholesterol levels, and it can lead to 
high blood pressure. When you consume a lot of sugar, it can also increase the uric 
acid levels in your blood, leading to conditions such as gouty arthritis. 

Excessive amounts of sugar can also cause tooth decay because bacteria thrive in the 
plaque that forms on your teeth after you consume sugary foods. If you are consuming 
sugar-filled foods and beverages instead of healthy vegetables and lean proteins, then 
you may have bone loss that leads to osteoporosis. Experts also believe that sugar 
damages the collagen in your upper skin, leading to fine lines and wrinkles at an earlier 
age. 
Foods with Hidden Sugar

Many foods have hidden sugar, that you would not expect. By reading labels and 
knowing the different names used for sugar, you will be able to avoid it or reduce it as 
needed. Here is a list of some foods that often have hidden sugars:

Sauces and condiments 
Baked goods 
Frozen foods 
Packaged and processed foods 
Bacon and sausage 
Deli meats 
Canned foods

 
 


