Sugars
This is the first or second hardest, in my opinion. Sugars are in so many things - just check sports drinks or gum if you want an idea. If you're questioning a certain sugar, don't have it. It'll probably save you much discomfort.
Safe
Acesulfam (Sweet One, Ace-K) Aspartame (Nutrasweet, Equal; note: I can't tolerate aspartame very well) Erythritol Glucose (dextrose; sugar substitute) Maltodextrin Saccharine (Sweet 'n Low, Sugar Twin; white or brown) Stevia Truvia |
In Moderation
Barley malt syrup Brown rice syrup Brown sugar Corn syrup Maple syrup Sorghum syrup Sucrose (table or cane sugar) Beet sugar Xylitol (note: I can't tolerate xylitol very well) Karo syrup |
Avoid
Agave syrup Caramel Fructose Fruit juice concentrate Cane syrup High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) Honey Invert sugar Licorice Mannitol Molasses Palm sugar Raw sugar (Turbinado) Sorbitol Sucralose (Splenda) |
Drinks
Something to keep in mind while reading this is that there are two drinks that are healthier than the others that you may see here: water and lactose-free milk.
Safe
Water (tap, non-flavored bottled water, mineral water) Lactose-free milk Tea Coffee Unsweetened flavored sparkling water (Talking Rain) Unsweetened rice milk, oatmilk, almond milk, or hempmilk Crystal Light/Wyler's Light (sweetened with aspartame; note: I didn't tolerate this very well) |
In Moderation
Soymilk Soda sweetened with aspartame (diet soda; not recommended) |
Avoid
Beer or wine All fruit juices Soft drinks or sports drinks containing: HFCS, sucrose, cane sugar Drink mixes sweetened with AVOID sugars Sweetened milk Coffee made from chicory |