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While sipping on your afternoon Coke (of course not this week though since you’re avoiding sugar!), you may notice that there are 39 grams of sugar in a 12 oz can. To most people, this probably doesn’t mean a whole lot. I know I don’t think in terms of grams. However, if I convert this to teaspoons, it’s much easier for me to get an accurate picture. There are 4 grams of sugar in every teaspoon. That means that the Coke in your hand has nearly 10 teaspoons of sugar!
Do you know what the recommended sugar intake for an adult woman is? 5 teaspoons or 20 grams, but the average American is consuming 22.2 teaspoons every day!
Even foods that people think of as healthy are hiding some of that evil stuff. This 4oz. strawberry yogurt has nearly 4 teaspoons (15 grams) of sugar and this is one of the better ones among flavored yogurts.
Here are some foods based on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Nutrient Database:
Plain bagel: 5.05 grams of sugar, 4.8 of which are added
Whole-wheat bread (one slice): 5.57 grams of sugar, 5.0 of which are added
Fruit punch: 11.29 grams of sugar, 4.4 of which are added
Bowl of corn flakes: 6.11 grams of sugar, all of it added
Italian salad dressing: 8.85 grams of sugar, 6.9 of which are added
Fruit cocktail canned in light syrup: 13.93 grams of sugar, 6.4 of which are added
Smooth peanut butter: 9.22 grams of sugar, 3.1 of which are added
Granola bars: 21.8 grams of sugar, 20.4 of which are added
Low-sodium spaghetti sauce: 11.57 grams of sugar, 6.5 of which are added.
Not only does sugar pack on the pounds, it also contributes to high blood pressure, osteoporosis, bad teeth, a weak immune system, diabetes, and gallstones. Since it has no fiber, minerals, proteins, fats, or enzymes, your body must borrow vital nutrients from healthy cells to metabolize the incomplete food.
Try to stay within the recommended 5 teaspoons of sugar a day, or, better yet, eliminate sugar from your diet!
