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DAILY MAIL - Dietician to comment on sugar levels in popular pancake toppings

ended 20. February 2023

A Daily Mail journalist is looking for a dietitian to comment on sugar levels in popular pancake toppings. 

“We are doing an article on how just one tablespoon of some toppings can have more than your daily recommended sugar intake (30g). This includes Rowse squeezy honey, which has 12.1g per tablespoon, and Lyle's Butterscotch syrup. which has 11.6g. 

Can I please get a dietitian to comment on:

* How to know which sugars are good for you

*Some suggestions on how to cut back and alternatives

*And some commentary on the effects of having too much sugar.”

The journalist has a tight deadline on this -  she would ideally need comments on the three bullet points above by 5pm, and first thing tomorrow at the very latest.

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May Simpkin
Nutritionist at May Simpkin Nutrition
Consider all sugars with caution! It is often disguised with varying names, which can be confusing. Anything ending in an "ose" is a sugar. Consider how much you eat and what it is combined with, eg protein, healthy fats and complex carbohydrates to avoid blood sugar spikes.
Opt for natural ways to sweeten using wholefoods; eg mashing banana into the batter and topping with a fruit coulis/compote and cinnamon, which is a sweet spice.
Consuming too much sugar will play havoc with your blood sugar balance not only leaving you anxious, jittery, lightheaded etc as your sugar levels crash soon after but also increasing your risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes. Excess consumption without adequate exercise will eventually lead to weight gain as excess sugar is converted to fat.