13 Unhealthiest Carbs To Stay Away From

1. Jams

Jarred jams and jellies can be a concentrated source of added sugar. Although these are generally made with fruit, you will find some brands use more added sugar by weight in their products than actual fruit.

2. Flavored yogurt

Plain yogurt can be a great source of important nutrients, like calcium, protein, and probiotics. Unfortunately, many flavored yogurt options are also loaded with added sugar.

3. Pastries

Who doesn't like a freshly baked muffin or weekend donut? While the sugar content of some glazed donuts or chocolate-filled croissants is much more obvious, you may be surprised by the sugar content of other pastries.

4. White bread

Fluffy bread is undeniably enjoyable, but it lacks many important nutrients. In most white breads, you won't find fiber or much protein, and you may even see some added sugar.

5. Flour tortillas

Often found filled with gooey cheese, flour tortillas are no doubt a household staple for many. Similar to white bread, flour tortillas are often lacking fiber and can contain added sugar.

6. Fruit snacks

A staple of many packed lunches, fruit snacks may as well be considered candy. While you might see "made with real fruit

7. Sweetened cereal

With so many cereals available on the market, it can be tough to decipher the good from the bad. When choosing cereals, first look at the added sugar content.

8. Candy

An unsurprising source of sugar, candy may be one of the worst sources of carbohydrate. Not only does fruit and chocolate-flavored

9. Ice cream

Similar to candy, ice cream packs calories, added sugar, and saturated fat. A single half-cup serving could pack over 200 calories, and let's get real, most of us are serving ourselves a larger portion.

10. Sweetened coffee

A plain cup of black coffee is very low in calories and contains no sugar. However, add in flavorings, syrups, and drizzles, and you get a drink loaded with added sugar.

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