Carbohydrates provide your body with energy. One type is simple carbs. They are broken down & absorbed quickly. While this can lead to blood sugar spikes, sugar in moderation can be part of most healthy diets.
Some healthy choices have natural sugars. Examples are fruits & dairy products. Despite their calories still counting the same, they have benefits such as vitamins, minerals, or fiber.
Added sugars (aka empty calories) don't help your body nutritionally. They are often blamed for weight gain & an increased risk of other health issues.
Although few people would sit & eat multiple teaspoons of sugar, that actually happens with some processed foods. Americans tend to eat an average of 22 teaspoons per day. This equals 355 empty calories.
Some sugar shockers include--
- 6 ounces of flavored yogurt: 27 - 33 grams of sugar
- 8 ounces of apple juice: 26 grams of sugar
- 8 ounces of sweet tea: 20 - 24 grams of sugar
- 2 tablespoons of barbeque sauce: 12 - 15 grams of sugar
- 1 packet of instant flavored oatmeal: 12 -14 grams of sugar
- 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce: 11 - 12 grams of sugar
(Exact grams will vary based on brand & serving size.)
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