BILBERRY Side Effects & Safety. The dried, ripe fruit of bilberry is LIKELY SAFE for most people when eaten in typical food amounts. Bilberry fruit extracts are POSSIBLY SAFE when taken by mouth for medicinal uses for up to one year.
If itâs a liquid, donât touch it if it contains any sugar at all. Always avoid low-fat options and anything advertised as âlight/liteâ (manufacturers will have taken out the fat but added sugar to improve the taste). When buying fruit, go for higher-fibre, lower-sugar ones: berries and kiwis are better than bananas, grapes and pineapples.
How to Cut Down on Sugar. When you eat foods with lots of sugar you may get a lot of calories, but only a few nutrients like vitamins, minerals and fiber. You can reduce the sugar you eat and drink without giving up sweetness. Here are ways you can cut down on sugar when you shop for foods and make foods at home.