Sugar in food.

I don't think anyone dismissed the rule about no more than 6 (or 8?) teasps of sugar to be added to daily diet. Just no need to get too hysterical about a bit of sugar.

that was to granjura.

don't worry, not hysterical or evangelical either.

The problem is hidden sugars- not the few teaspoons. Have a look af the figures for low fat yogurt or cereals- and you will see a lot more than those few tspoonfuls are already in the food we buy- hidden- eg you just not aware you are eating it. If I make a cake for grandkids, I know exactly how much sugar is in- and that is fine. Same if <i give them a jam sandwich, etc. But if I bought (and I do not- due to severe allergies to egg for GS- just can't use anyhting readymade) - a ready savoury main meal- it might contain lots of hidden sugar (as said, not in desserts, but in savoury main meals). It all adds up very quickly.

Tbh, I think, so long as you are in good health, and not overweight, you don't need to worry too much. Just buy good quality.

talking about kids here jingl- how they get used to large amounts from a very young age- with more and more obesity and associated diabetes, arthritis, heart problems- etc.

Yes. If they get fed a constant diet of junk food. Babies are born with a liking for sweet foods. Kids need choccie.

I don't see any sign of our two active young fellers getting overweight - and, my God! the younger ones likes his chocolate.

I was shocked to find sugar in smoked salmon, it seems to become harder and harder to find even savoury products without the wretched stuff in .
I am a breakfaster of habit, porridge in the winter and home made muesli (based on oats and rye flakes) in the summer.