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Beware: 'Healthy' Baby Foods Packed with Hidden Sugars!

5/10/2025

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Many so-called 'healthy' baby food pouches are hiding a sugary secret, with some exceeding toddlers' daily sugar limits. In the UK, free sugars make up 9-12.5% of calories—double the NHS's recommended 5%. Parents beware: low-fat yoghurts, energy bars, sports drinks, and juices may not be as wholesome as they seem.

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Many so-called 'healthy' baby food pouches are hiding a sugary secret, with some exceeding toddlers' daily sugar limits. In the UK, free sugars make up 9-12.5% of calories—double the NHS's recommended 5%. Parents beware: low-fat yoghurts, energy bars, sports drinks, and juices may not be as wholesome as they seem.