Sugar often hides in plain sight, even in foods commonly found in Indian homes! Sugary drinks like sodas, packaged fruit drinks (not 100% juice), and even sports drinks are major sources. Always choose water or plain milk instead. Hidden Culprits: Beyond obvious sweets, be a 'sugar detective'! Check labels on seemingly healthy items like certain yogurts, breakfast cereals, ketchup, and pasta sauces. Many contain significant amounts of added sugar. Whole Fruit vs. Juice: Whole fruits are...

Worried about your child's sugar intake? Here's a simple guide to help Indian parents manage sweetness for healthier kids: Under 2 Years: Strictly NO Added Sugar! For infants and toddlers below two, health experts are clear: absolutely NO added sugar. This critical period helps establish healthy taste preferences for life. Ages 2-18: Less than 6 Teaspoons a Day! For children and adolescents, the recommendation is to aim for less than 6 teaspoons (or 25 grams) of added sugar per day. To put...

In many Indian homes, a "tsunami of sweetness" is silently impacting our children. While sweets are a part of our culture, an alarming rise in added sugar consumption is leading to serious health risks like childhood obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart problems – concerns that are growing rapidly in India. Know Your Sugars: It's crucial to distinguish between natural sugars (found in whole fruits and plain milk) and free sugars or added sugars . The real culprits are those hidden in...