Choice of sugar

Question
Hello,
I was hoping you could help me. I am trying to revamp the way my family eats and figuring out how to make healthier choices- for my kids especially. Both my children LOVE yogurt, its practically a MAINSTAY in their diet. Thus far I have been giving them Regular Yoplait (not the lowfat, I don't trust artificial sweeteners). But I have been researching the organic varieties particularly the Brown Cow and Stonyfield Farms brands. Most tout that they use a "healthier" version of sugar called evaporated cane juice or pure milled sugar. And I have always been told that you should stay away from foods that contain high fructose corn syrup. Anyway here FINALLY is my question. If Yoplait contains 27 grams of sugar and has HFCS as an ingredient but the Brown Cow and Stonyfield farm sugar content is HIGHER (around 35 for flavored yogurts) but DOESN'T have HFCS...which is better for you?? The sugar content seems pretty high in the other 2 brands... Thank you for your time.

Brianna

Answer
Hi Brianna, Isn't the Yoplait a six ounce container and the others eight ounce containers?  Check ounce for ounce what the sugar content is and compare it that way.
Some obesity doctors are saying that the high fructose corn syrup is not as healthy as real sugar and may lead to weight gain and type 2 diabetes, so I would go with the brand that is more natural. You can even make your own yogurt with a store bought yogurt maker, it's easy and you can control the flavorings. Hope that helps, Laura Kraemer,Slimkids.com

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