Processed and Canned Foods

A standard half-cup serving of canned tomato soup contains 16 grams of sugar (4 teaspoons), and a full can delivers 8 teaspoons of sugar from a product perceived as healthy. Maltodextrin, a common ingredient in chip products, has a glycemic index above 100 — higher than pure glucose — and spikes blood sugar more aggressively than table sugar. Processed frozen meals combine multiple glycation-producing elements: refined starches, added sugars, cheap fats, and high-sugar condiments. Many canned soups, sauces, and condiments contain hidden sugar loads that are not apparent from taste alone. Canned processed meats contain carbohydrate-based fillers such as cornflour, modified corn starch, and textured soy flour.