Which is a practical strategy to reduce added sugar intake in a typical diet?

• A. Drink more juice
• B. Choose whole fruits instead of juice; read labels for added sugars, limit sugary beverages, select unsweetened products, and use spices for flavor
• C. Add sugar to foods
• D. Use artificial sweeteners in all meals

Answer: (B)

Reducing added sugar comes from practical substitutions and being mindful of hidden sugars. Choosing whole fruits instead of juice adds fiber and nutrients and slows sugar absorption, so the sugar impact on blood sugar and fullness is smaller. Reading food labels helps you spot added sugars in products you might not expect, enabling smarter choices. Limiting sugary beverages cuts a major source of added sugar in many diets. Selecting unsweetened products removes added sugars from the start. Using spices to flavor foods keeps taste appealing without adding sugar. Together, these steps address both where sugars hide and how you routinely eat, making it a sustainable way to cut added sugar. Drinking more juice raises sugar intake, adding sugar to foods increases it, and relying on artificial sweeteners everywhere doesn’t address overall dietary patterns.