Too much sugar is bad for health, but how much is too much?
The accepted guideline is that added sugars should not make up more than 10 percent of your total energy intake for the day, although, many nutritionists will recommend even less than this.
How much is "10 percent"? Well, in a 2000-calorie-a-day diet, 10 percent would be equal to about 50 grams, or 10 teaspoons of sugar. Unfortunately, most Americans consume 30 to 40 teaspoons or more of refined sugar per day. Most of this sugar comes from food products to which sugar has been added, such as soda, candy and baked goods. A can of soda alone can contain around 10 teaspoons of added sugar! So in general, if you've had a can of soda, you've had as much added sugar as is healthy for the day.
Naturally-occurring sugars, such as those in an apple or a glass of milk, are not included in the less-than-10-percent-a-day recommendation. Naturally-occurring sugars affect your body differently because they come as part of a "whole food" package, including fiber and other nutrients. You don't need to watch your intake of these sugars - except as part of your overall calories.
Sugar substitutes such as saccharin, cyclamate and aspartame contain negligible calories and can be helpful for people trying to limit sugar intake but should be used in moderation. The top three sugar substitutes - Equal®, Sweet'N Low® and Splenda® – are all FDA-approved. Sweeteners such as fructose, sorbitol, and mannitol are not low in calories, but might be used as a sugar substitute for people with diabetes.
pretty much any extra sugar is too much....seems there is enough in the foods we eat to fulfill our daily requirements.... :howdy:
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Most people are aware of how much sugar is in soda, but some other items not so much..
For example, ketchup has a lot of sugar in it.
KFC is low in sugar and an excellent source of...um...of.... Ah fuck it, it's delicious.
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ya KFC gets an automatic pass to the health food column...as does fries/poutine and ketchup (heinz only)
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ya KFC gets an automatic pass to the health food column...as does fries/poutine and ketchup (heinz only)
Also anything deep fried at Capital Ex/Calgary Stampede/PNE/Red River Days.
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ya KFC gets an automatic pass to the health food column...as does fries/poutine and ketchup (heinz only)
Most of us have a food indulgence we do not want to give up..
My husband likes Frank's chili lime on everything.
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ya KFC gets an automatic pass to the health food column...as does fries/poutine and ketchup (heinz only)
Most of us have a food indulgence we do not want to give up..
My husband likes Frank's chili lime on everything.
life would not be worth living without Heinz ketchup......not for one day.
Heinz is the best.
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ya KFC gets an automatic pass to the health food column...as does fries/poutine and ketchup (heinz only)
Most of us have a food indulgence we do not want to give up..
My husband likes Frank's chili lime on everything.
Frank's eh? He puts that shit on everything eh? ac_dance
I don't like desserts, so giving them up is not a problem. It's the hidden sugars in foods like barbeque sauce, spaghetti sauce, granola bars and energy drinks that require lifestyle or diet changes.
The way men love bbq, they must get a lot of sugar in them from the dipping sauces.
Corn too is high in sugar.
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Lemme guess, mustard is not mustard unless the label says French?
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Lemme guess, mustard is not mustard unless the label says French?
oui...hot dogs must be Harvest brand as well....... ac_dance
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Lemme guess, mustard is not mustard unless the label says French?
oui...hot dogs must be Harvest brand as well....... ac_dance
Lemme guess, relish on the dog too? What brand of the stuff?
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Lemme guess, mustard is not mustard unless the label says French?
oui...hot dogs must be Harvest brand as well....... ac_dance
My son loves hotdogs with Cheez Whiz.
IMHO, if I have to give up the foods I like just to satisfy some health requirement on a doctors or insurance compant chart I might just as well stop breathing as well. ac_unsure
The key is moderation and that means you don't eat a whole fucking 20 piece bucket by yourself,......Shen. ac_toofunny
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The key is moderation and that means you don't eat
That's a barrel and only for special occasions like weekend days that end with a "y". ac_drinks
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The key is moderation and that means you don't eat
That's a barrel and only for special occasions like weekend days that end with a "y". ac_drinks
You know, if you keep eating that shit you are going to turn into an Asian version of the chicken lady. ac_toofunny
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You know, if you keep eating that shit you are going to turn into an Asian version of the chicken lady. ac_toofunny
Kids In The Hall was pretty funny.....for a bunch of white homos. ac_tongue
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You know, if you keep eating that shit you are going to turn into an Asian version of the chicken lady. ac_toofunny
Kids In The Hall was pretty funny.....
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^They did have some good skits.
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Crush your head. ac_toofunny
I am making rice crispy candy this weekend..
My children and my husband like it.
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My children and my husband like it.
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I haven't made those in years. The kids kinda out grew them and I don't dare eat them.
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My children and my husband like it.
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Not too many men like sweets. They like salty stuff to snack on.
I work with scientists and researchers and I notice they like the sugar in the raw perhaps because it is less processed.
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Really? Maple syrup over Gummi bears for the guys.