We need it for energy, but too much sugar is trouble in the making

Cereal, as seen in this filepic, is one of the foods that might contain more sugar than we think.

Sugar is the generic name for sweet-tasting, soluble carbohydrates, many of which are used in food.

Ingestion of sugars immediately stimulates neural and behavioural responses that are distinct from those evoked by compounds with salty, sour, bitter and/or umami tastes.