The high street treats that are healthier than you might think
More than a third of sweets sold in major coffee shops exceed our daily sugar limit in one serving - so which are the healthier choices?
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More than a third of sweets sold in major coffee shops exceed our daily sugar limit in one serving - so which are the healthier choices?
Standing in a ubiquitous high street coffee chain, I weigh up my options. I only really want a flat white, but my attention is caught by the pictures of drinks that sit beneath heaps of whipped cream. I resist, but while awaiting my caffeine fix, I’m positioned in front of an appetising row of croissants, pastries and biscuits. It’s hard to look away.
Action on Sugar, which carried out the audit, slammed the 'scandalous' lack of nutrition information and urged the Government to introduce new levies cracking down on excessive sugar content.
A massive audit has today revealed that croissants sold at the likes of Greggs can have less than 4g of sugar. Just 1.1g of sugar can be found in Coffee Republic's own version, data showed.
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