8 foods surprisingly high in sugar
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All those foods containing more sugar than we realize contributing to our sugar stockpile over the course of a day.
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HEALTHY FOOD
Do You Eat Too Much Sugar?
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The average American consumes approximately one third of a pound of sugar each day, translating into nearly 130 pounds of sugar per person every year. As a nation sugar usage exceeds 9 million tons a year. Fruit has good sugar. Product is your best bet when it comes to satisfying that sugar craving. It's also packed with fiber which helps you feel fuller longer. Fruits also have the added benefit of plenty of essential vitamins and minerals. But the real question is how much is too much?
Read MoreHow Does Sugar Affect the Brain?
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The average American consumes approximately one third of a pound of sugar each day, translating into nearly 130 pounds of sugar per person every year. As a nation sugar usage exceeds 9 million tons a year. Sugar has been shown to speed up obesity and chronic diseases such as Type II Diabetes, heart disease, stroke and even cancer. But now new evidence is showing more and more the negative effect sugar has on our brain health, from cognitive function to psychological wellbeing.
Read MoreSugar Eats Up Important Nutrients
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We have some word to do when it comes to ending the seemingly never-ending cycle of sugar cravings as well as nutrient deficiency. The average American consumes approximately one third of a pound of sugar each day, translating into nearly 130 pounds of sugar per person every year. As a nation sugar usage exceeds 9 million tons a year. But what are the results of us consuming all this sugar? Well, believe it or not, sugar eats up many of the nutrients we get from the healthy food we're consuming. Here's why.
Read MoreSugar, Sugar: How much is too much?
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Sugar has certainly come under fire as a culprit for a plethora of health concerns, ranging from cancer to obesity. The average American consumes approximately one third of a pound of sugar each day, translating into nearly 130 pounds of sugar per person every year. As a nation sugar usage exceeds 9 million tons a year.
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