BEST SUGAR-FREE FRUIT
Breyers Fruit Bars: 25 calories; 0 g fat; 0 mg sodium; 2 g sugar, 2 g sugar alcohol per 50 mL bar.
$4.49 for 600 mL
TASTE TEST One family disliked the artificial taste, but the 10-year-old tester considered these his faves, thanks to the soft texture. “Yum!” The eight-year-old says the raspberry flavour is tastiest.
OUR DIETITIAN SAYS “As a dietitian, I’m not a fan [of artificial sweeteners].” But these are made with real fruit, and potentially a good choice for kids with weight concerns or diabetes. Health Canada says artificial sweeteners such as aspartame are safe in the amount you can get from food.
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