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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Dots717 says:

I'm with erandall7755. The first ingredient listed is water and it costs more per ounce than the OJ......

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Dots717 wrote:

I'm with erandall7755. The first ingredient listed is water and it costs more per ounce than the OJ beside it in the refridgerator section. Pay for water? Not only is that ridiculous, but it tastes awful. Natural is the best. dotsinpbg

2/9/2010 06:01:08 PM Report Abuse

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

bsyart wrote:

Great suggestions. How about fresh apples?

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