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Our current intake levels come out to about 20 bags of sugar per person, per year. Consuming all this extra sugar has been linked to heart disease, diabetes, cavities, obesity, and more. Reducing your overall sugar intake is beneficial, but how?Read the Label to Learn How Much Sugar It ContainsWhen looking to purchase food, be sure to check the label. Each item will let you know how much sugar it contains. While \u201cgrams\u201d may not help you to visualize the sugar content, be aware that four grams is equivalent to one teaspoon. In order to determine how many teaspoons of sugar something has, divide the total by four. Generally, it is advisable to stay below 25 gm of sugar\/day for women (6 tsp) and nor more than 36 grams (9 tsp) for men.What Does Added Sugars Mean?Added sugar, on a label, refers to sugar that has been added during the manufacturing process. They may include things like fructose, corn syrup, glucose, or sucrose. Avoid high-fructose corn syrup, made from cornstarch, found in processed foods and drinks and an inexpensive way to increase the sweetness of sodas, desserts, and sauces. Excessive intake is linked to weight gain, fatty liver, high triglycerides, and other metabolic health issues. If you\u2019re worried about added sugars, be sure to read the ingredient list to see if any extra sweetening agents are included.What Are Naturally Occurring Sugars?Natural sugars are any sugars that occur in foods or drinks without needing to be added. Many items such as fruits, dairy products, and some vegetables contain natural sugars. These items are still fine to eat, as they also contain important vitamins and nutrients.How Do You Minimize Sugars in Your Diet?Avoid consuming these foods too often. They have been listed in the order of importance:Soft Drinks \u2013 Whenever possible, avoid drinks that have been sweetened with sugars.Fruit Juices \u2013 Some juices can have as much sugar as a soft drink. Eating the fruit itself is a better option than drinking juice.Candies and Sweet Treats \u2013 It\u2019s best to limit the amount of sweets you have, even if you aren\u2019t watching your sugars.Baked Desserts \u2013 Things like cookies and cakes are often high in sugar and carbohydrates.Canned Fruit in Syrup \u2013 The syrup contains a lot of sugar. Again, fresh fruit is a better choice.Low-Fat or Diet Food \u2013 When removing the fat from food, sugars are often added to make up for the flavor. Do not consume artificial or sugar substitutes as they are toxic to your nervous system.It is advised that you lower your intake of added sugars to below 10% of your daily calories, whatever that may be, and preferably less than 5%. The best and easiest method to help decrease your sugar intake is to select sugarless drinks, eat at home more often than getting takeout, and reduce the amount of processed foods in your diet.Eating less sugar and maintaining a nutritious diet is essential if you wish to stay healthy. The holistic nutrition course at the Edison Institute of Nutrition will provide you with the knowledge you need to improve your health as well as that of others. Our classes are totally available online.We are internationally recognized and offer our online courses globally. To learn more, call Edison Institute of Nutrition today at 1\u2212800\u2212456\u22129313. 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