European Association
of Sugar Manufacturers

European Association
of Sugar Manufacturers

15 02, 2018

What is the role of sugar in a healthy and balanced diet?

By |2018-02-15T10:05:07+00:00February 15th, 2018|

A healthy balanced diet is one that has a variety of foods in moderation. The EU’s independent scientific advisory body (EFSA) recommends that 45-60% of our daily energy intake come from carbohydrates (including starches and sugars). Carbohydrates are the most important fuel for our brains and provide our bodies with the energy our organs need [...]