It is sometimes said that sugar is ‘not healthy’ and does not belong in a sensible diet. But food in itself isn’t bad for you, only poor eating habits. A healthy diet includes all foodstuffs, including sugar and sugary products. You have to choose the right foods in the right amounts and combine and vary the different types responsibly. It is important, for example, to eat enough fruit, vegetables and whole grain products and to drink at least one and a half litres of fluid every day. Sugar is therefore a responsible ingredient in a healthy diet.