Principles of Low-Sugar Diet

A simple carbohydrate.
Provides energy for daily activities.Free sug
ars include sugars that are naturally present in honey, syrup, fruit juice, and sugars added in foods.
Many common foods (such as grains, fruits, and dairy products) also naturally contain sugars.

Energy from free sugars (i.e., added sugars in foods) should contribute less than 10% of daily energy intake for adults.
For a 2,000-calorie diet, less than 50g of free sugars (about 10 sugar cubes) should be consumed per day (Source: World Health Organization).
It would be beneficial for health, if consumed less than 5% of daily energy intake of free sugars (about 5 sugar cubes).

Avoid eating high-sugar foods, e.g. candy, chocolate, sugary drinks (paper-packed drinks, bottled drinks, juice, milk tea, coffee), ice cream, and various desserts.
Reduce the consumption of claimed “low-fat” or “low-calorie” foods that are still high in sugar (e.g. low-fat ice cream).
Choose water instead of sugary drinks, or choose unsweetened chrysanthemum tea, sugar-free or low-sugar soy milk, and low-fat milk.
Ask for syrup/sugar to be served separately when ordering drinks or ask for less sugar.
Appreciate the flavour of natural ingredients and reduce the use of sugar.
Use natural seasonings and reduce the consumption of processed high-sugar seasonings such as tomato sauce, hoisin sauce, and oyster sauce.
Read nutrition labels and choose lower-sugar alternatives.