07/10/2014
Are you consuming to much sugar on a daily basis? According to the American Heart Association (AHA), the maximum amount of added sugars you should eat in a day are: Men: 150 calories per day (37.5 grams or 9 teaspoons) And Women: 100 calories per day (25 grams or 6 teaspoons). Here are a few reasons to avoid excessive sugar in take.
http://authoritynutrition.com/9-reasons-to-avoid-sugar/
The harmful effects of sugar go way beyond empty calories. It is probably one of the leading causes of modern chronic diseases like obesity and diabetes.