Sugars have been in the limelight recently following a review of the scientific evidence surrounding sugar intake and health. The media coverage has led to lots of confusion about what types of sugars we should be eating and how much. Here is a short summary: Sugars can be divided into two main categories: Free sugars – include all added sugars, sugars naturally present in fruit and veg juices, purees and pastes, all sugars in drinks (except dairy-based drinks), plus sugars naturally present in honey and syrups as well as lactose and galactose added to foods as an ingredient; Intrinsic sugars – include those naturally present in whole fruits or vegetables, beans and pulses (dried, canned and frozen), potatoes, cereals (e.g. rice and wheat), nuts, seeds and milk and dairy products (including naturally present lactose and galactose).