Limiting sweets to stay fit and feel great
Over the past few years, nutritionists and wellness influencers have declared a real war on sugar. Indeed, added sugar provides calories for the body, but has minimal nutritional value. In the long term, this can affect metabolism, lead to excess weight and disease. Most people abuse sweets, while others try to control this attachment. We found out how much sugar can be consumed without harm to health and shape.
Choose the right sugar
It is important to be clear about the difference between added sugar and natural sugar. It is best to make a choice in favor of natural sweet products: fruits, honey, syrups. For example, dates are hardly inferior in sweetness to chocolates, but they also contain a lot of trace elements and fiber. It is better to refuse white sugar altogether, replace it with Jerusalem artichoke or agave syrup. It is also advisable to limit foods with added sugar.
Observe the measure
On average, a person eats 19 teaspoons of sugar per day, which is approximately 300 extra calories, which is equivalent to a hearty and balanced dinner. Alas, the abuse of sugar-containing foods is very common. This is partly why it’s so difficult to get things under control, as everyone around them does nothing but consume desserts, fruit yoghurts, cereals, soda, and more.
How much sugar should you eat per day?
It is very difficult to unequivocally answer the question about the acceptable amount of sugar per day. Due to the nature of each organism, some people can eat sugar without too many consequences, while others should avoid it as much as possible.
According to the American Heart Association (AHA), the maximum amount of added sugars you should eat per day is as follows:
Men: 150 calories per day (37.5 g or 9 teaspoons)
Women: 100 calories per day (25 g or 6 teaspoons).
Many experts also believe that sugar should not exceed 10% of your daily calorie intake. For a person consuming 2,000 calories a day, this would be 50 grams of sugar, or roughly 12.5 teaspoons. A healthy, active body can handle this amount of sugar without any problems. But it’s important to note that there is no need to add sugar to your diet: the less you consume, the better.
