40 Foods To Avoid After 40

Sugar-free Candy

When it comes to satisfying your sweet tooth, you may argue that sugar-free candy is better than the real thing that is absolutely packed with unhealthy sugars and preservatives. However. The sugar-free alternative isn’t much better and instead of containing all types of sugars, they are instead filled with extra fat to make them taste good without compromising on the sweetness.

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Artificial sweeteners have been known to cause digestive problems in many people and after 40, you need to keep a healthy gut. Instead of choosing candy, choose fruits like mango, pineapple or strawberries which contain natural sugar.