It's long been established that excessive sugar harms health, while reducing it delivers remarkable benefits. Even if we avoid gorging on sweets, hidden sugars lurk in everyday items like drinks, fruit juices, yogurts, and cereals. Few of us track exact amounts—or remember articles we read ages ago. Enter "Dealer de Sucres," a compelling Instagram (and Twitter) account keeping sugar facts front and center.
Each day, it shares a photo of a food product alongside its sugar content and WHO guidelines. Take Oreos: "100g contains 43g sugar—about 6.1g per cookie. WHO recommendation: 25g added sugar daily." A few cookies shatter your quota, prompting second thoughts before grabbing the pack (stick to 2-3!).
The genius lies in visuals: sugar cubes piled next to the product for instant impact—far more effective than dry health lectures. The creator shared his inspiration in a Huffington Post interview: "I sought a creative outlet matching my passions for info, social media, and innovative expression. Exploring healthy eating, I watched the U.S. documentary 'Fed Up,' exposing sugar overload from ignorance of added sugars in processed foods. That's when Dealer de Sucres was born."
No need to obsess, though. As detailed in our article 5 Good Reasons Not to Quit Sugar Entirely, some sugars benefit health and flavor—like honey (packed with antioxidants, vitamins, minerals) or coconut sugar. Balance is key: indulge occasionally without excess. A full Oreo pack once a month? Fine in moderation.
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