How much sugar is too much sugar?

Lulu80301 · October 2009

I'm trying to pay attention to how many grams of sugar I'm eating everyday, similar to what I do with caffeine. What's a good number I should try to stick to, or under? I know I should ask my doctor but I don't have an appt till next week. Thanks!

ColindaP · October 2009

As long as all of your sugar is coming from fruits, veggies, and dairy, don't worry about it. How much added sugar is too much? Any. But, that's no way to live, so limit yourself to one or two sugary treats per week. For a reference point, all my sugars come from fruits, veggies and (some) dairy and I average around 40-60g per day.

maple669 · October 2009

https://www.speakingofwomenshealth.com/Health_Topics/realscooponsugar.asp

maple669 · October 2009

https://www.speakingofwomenshealth.com/Health_Topics/realscooponsugar.asp

maple669 · October 2009

See How Easily Sugar Adds Up

Food Grams of Sugar tsp of Sugar % Daily Value Snicker's bar, 2 oz

30 g

7.5

75

Low-fat fruit flavored yogurt, 8 oz

28 g

7

70

1 cup chocolate ice cream (2 small scoops)

34 g

8.5

85

Pepsi, 12 oz

42 g

10.25

103

Pancake syrup, 1/4 cup

42 g

10.25

103

Hostess Lemon Fruit Pie, 4.5 oz

46 g

11.5

115

Lemonade, 12 oz

49 g

12.25

123

Strawberry Passion Awareness Fruitopia, 20 oz

71 g

17.75

178

McDonald's Chocolate Shake, Med (16 oz)

84 g

21

210

* Percent of daily value, using the limit of 40 grams, as recommended by the USDA and the Center for Science in the Public Interest, but not yet adopted bye the FDA into the Nutrition Facts Label.

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