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Is your sweet tooth your nemesis?

Just caught up on The Truth About Sugar on iPlayer, well worth a watch. Here are the highlights...

1. Sugar is sugar - honey, maple syrup, white or brown...it all has the same effect on your body

2. Fizzy drinks are loaded with sugar - try replacing them with home made versions with real fruit pieces and carbonated water

3. Avoid shop bought sauces - it's really simple to make your own and you can add fresh fruit like pineapple to give it a sweet kick

4. Always read the label - savoury products often contain as much added sugar as sweet. Know what you're eating!

5. Artificial sweeteners are safe - the link between sugar and diabetes / heart disease / cancer is real and proven. Swapping sugar for sweeteners will benefit you overall

The Truth About..., 1. Sugar Fiona Phillips is on a mission to find out the truth behind the recent headlines on sugar.