
The Hidden Truth About Sugar
By: Lauren Papanos, MS, RD, CSSD Do you know how much sugar is in your favorite beverage? Your favorite drink from Starbucks or Jamba Juice on average contains over 60 grams of sugar, over double the amount of a piece of fruit. It’s important to note that not only do these beverages contain significantly more sugar than fruit, the sugar in these beverages is added, and not naturally occurring. In a piece of fruit, there is natural sugar in addition to water, fiber and several