Many people try to understand food food nutrition when buying food, but when they encounter confusion, 80% of customers will encounter interaction Conflicting nutritional data information, while 59% are unsure about the food choices they make for their families. The only thing consumers are sure of is that they want to improve their health by choosing food food.
The average American adult consumes 77 grams of sugar per day, more than three times the recommended intake for women. That's about 60 pounds of extra sugar per year - the equivalent of six 10-pound bowling balls, and even worse on the kids' side. American children consume 81 grams per day, which is approximately 65 pounds of extra sugar per year, and already consume 30 gallons of added sugar from beverages alone, which is enough to fill a bathtub! Where does this added sugar come from?
Beverages are the leading source of added sugars (47% of all added sugars):
- Soda – 25%
- Juice drinks – 11%
- Sports/Energy Drinks – 3%
- Coffee/Tea – 7%
Snacks and desserts are the second largest source of added sugar, accounting for 31%.
How does the body react to so much sugar?
It is very tempting to use sugar substitutes as a solution. For example, products made with honey, maple syrup, coconut sugar or tobinad, high-fructose corn syrup, corn syrup and dextrose are considered healthier. Don't be fooled! Your body won’t be fooled! Regardless of the source, too much sugar is too much sugar.
Everything depends on how quickly the sugar is absorbed. For example, due to the high fiber content, your body will spend more time digesting apples, so the natural sugars will be absorbed more slowly. On the other hand, added sugar in soda hits your system like a bomb right away. All that extra sugar is converted into calories faster. Not good for the body system!
If you don't want to consume calories, it's best to choose a plant-based sweetener like stevia or monk fruit. These sweeteners are "generally considered safe" based on published research, which has been reviewed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Recommended by the American Heart Association
American Heart Association recommended sugar intake:
- Men should consume no more than 9 teaspoons (36 grams or 150 calories) of added sugar per day.
- For women the number is even lower: 6 teaspoons (25 grams or 100 calories) per day. For example, a 355 ml can of soda already contains 32 grams of added sugar! One drink equals a day's worth.
The good news is that as information about added sugar becomes more widespread and transparent, many American adults are eager for change. 77% of Americans are working to reduce sugar in their diet. 7 out of 10 consumers are willing to give up their favorite sugary products in favor of healthier alternatives. The best defense is education.
In the United States, food manufacturers must list the amount of added sugar on Nutrition Facts labels by mid-2021 or earlier, depending on the size of the company. A recent analysis found that the label could prevent nearly one million cases of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes over the next two decades. Listing the total amount of added sugar means consumers will no longer have to search through the many different aliases for added sugar to try to determine how much sugar is added to a food or drink.
So, read these labels carefully and realize that no matter what sneaky alias you use, added sugar is added sugar!
