This sugar stat caught us by surprise… and we thought we already knew a LOT about sugar. 👉Eating just 100 calories a day of sugar (which is about 25 grams of added sugars, or 6 teaspoons) is linked to 45 DIFFERENT negative health outcomes. Here’s a quick rundown of how much (or how little!) sugar that is: 1 can (12 fl oz) of regular soda 1 cup (250 ml) of chocolate milk 1 cup (245 g) of sweetened yogurt 2 Tbsp of honey 2 Tbsp of maple syrup 2 Tbsp of regular ketchup 1 small glazed doughnut 2 small cookies 1 small candy bar And just for clarification — that’s not all of those things combined. Each one of those items contains about 25 grams of added sugars. And here are some of the negative health outcomes linked with a high sugar intake: Heart disease Diabetes Obesity Asthma Depression Some types of cancer (including breast, prostate, & pancreatic) Gout High blood pressure Stroke Obesity Liver disease High cholesterol Tooth decay Death In a study published in the BMJ earlier this year, researchers recommended eating less than 25 grams of sugar a day AND keeping sugary beverage intake to less than 1 a week (about 200-355 ml or ⅔ - 1½ cups). So what should you do about this? It’s true: Quitting sugar cold turkey can be tough. Also, swearing off ANY food is unsustainable for most of us. We recommend a moderate approach. If sugar is a concern to you, make sure you mention this to your healthcare provider, and in the meantime track your sugar intake and reserve sweet treats for special occasions.
Are you ready to drop your old habits and adopt a mindset that will help you reach your health and fitness goals once and for all? At Method3 Fitness, our nutrition coaches help our clients find solutions that last a lifetime. Each individualized nutrition plan is oriented around striking a balance between what nourishes your body and what makes you smile. Our San Jose nutrition coaches will tailor a program to your lifestyle to help you gain energy, stay active and enjoy the foods you love!
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The Method3 Fitness Team
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