🧠 Ask the Expert | 🍽️ Family Nutrition Made Simple: Fuss-Free Ways to Keep Everyone Healthy

📅 May 2nd | 12–1 PM 👩‍⚕️ With Samantha Gubaton, Nutritionist As parents, we all want our families to eat better, but between picky eaters, busy schedules, and the endless food prep, it can feel like a losing battle. 😮‍💨 That’s why we’re bringing in Nutritionist Samantha Gubaton for a live Q&A to help take the pressure off. She’ll share simple, no-fuss ways to nourish your family, because the truth is, even the simplest meal can make a big difference when done right! Whether you're struggling to get your toddler to eat veggies 🥦, finding healthy snacks your kids and partner will actually enjoy 🍎, or just tired of feeling like you’re not doing enough for your family’s health, you’re not alone. Being a parent means juggling a million things, and nutrition doesn’t have to be another overwhelming task. Let’s talk about realistic, fuss-free ways to nourish your family (yes, including you, mom and dad!) that actually work in real life. Ask your questions now and join us for a Q&A session with Nutritionist Samantha Gubaton on May 2nd, 12–1 PM, because small changes can make a big difference. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦✨

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How much sugar is too much for children, and how can I reduce hidden sugars in their diet? My son loves fruit juice and yogurt drinks, and I just found out they have quite a bit of sugar. I try to limit sweets, but it’s hard to know where the hidden sugars are in everyday foods..

Samantha Gubaton

Registered Nutritionist Dietitian

3mo ago

Hi Grace! 👋🏼 Great question — and yes, hidden sugars are more common than we think, especially in kids' favorites like fruit juice, yogurt drinks, and biscuits.  According to HPB Singapore, kids aged 2–6 should have no more than 25g (about 6 teaspoons) of added sugar daily — this includes sugars in processed foods and drinks like juices, flavored milk, and yogurt drinks.  Common sources of hidden sugar: * Fruit juices (even 100% juice) * Yogurt drinks (often 2–3 tsp per pack) * Breakfast cereals, biscuits, sweetened bread, ketchup  Simple swaps to reduce sugar: 1. Limit juice to 1 small glass (125ml) or switch to water with fruit slices 2. Choose plain yogurt + add fresh fruit 3. Check labels — go for Nutri-Grade A or B, and avoid ingredients like sucrose, glucose, corn syrup 4. Offer whole fruits instead of juice 5. Try homemade snacks like banana oat cookies or steamed sweet potato  It takes time, but small swaps add up. You’re doing great just by being aware! :)

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