Choose This, Not That Low-Sugar Foods

By Laura Marzen, RD; Reviewed by Connie Crawley, M.S., RD, 2009

Trying to eat less sugar? We can help. We reviewed common high-sugar grocery items and found low-sugar food alternatives that still taste great.

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Sports Drinks

It's no secret that many sports drinks are loaded with carbohydrates and sugar, but there are good alternatives to these high-sugar beverages. You can cut the sugar amount in half or even completely by making the right choice.

Choose This: Gatorade G2 Low Calorie (7 g sugar per 8 ounces)
Not That: Gatorade (14 g sugar per 8 ounces)

Choose This: Powerade Zero (0 g sugar per 8 ounces)
Not That: Powerade (15 g sugar per 8 ounces)

Save money on groceries.

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erandall7755 says:

I don't agree at all. I would rather take in something natural and have less of it then take in som......

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erandall7755 wrote:

I don't agree at all. I would rather take in something natural and have less of it then take in something full of unwanted chemicals artifically produced. I get the the no added sugar and add half water.

1/8/2010 01:57:33 PM Report Abuse

anonymous wrote:

Great suggestions. How about fresh apples?

10/28/2009 09:12:52 PM Report Abuse