The modern diet is flooded with sugar, hidden in processed foods with over 200 names.

There are hundreds of thousands of packaged foods in the market. About 80% of them are full of sugar.

Fat is not the bad guy. Low fat, high sugar diets increase obesity. There is a high risk of type-2 diabetes in children and pre-diabetes in teenagers. The increase of all of these chronic diseases are caused by SUGAR 

Sugary beverages are another source of high sugar in diet. They raise the risk of heart disease and some cancers. Water is the best for hydration. Instead of drinking sweetened drinks,even  fruit juices, choose water and have a sweet, tasty fruit that has fiber to buffer the sugar load and control the insulin spikes.

Naturally occurring carbohydrates in plants, dairy  and other unprocessed foods are the healthier sugar choice. The sugar in an apple is naturally occurring. But when you dip your apple in caramel sauce, you’re adding extra sugar to it.

Natural sugar from fruit is packed with a lot of other things that benefit your body, like fiber, vitamins, minerals. Fiber helps fill you up and it also slows down your body’s absorption of the sugar, which helps prevent blood sugar spikes.

Fruit also provides vitamins and minerals such as potassium, vitamins C and B6, calcium, and magnesium. Added sugars, on the other hand, add extra calories without any nutritional benefit.

The recommendation is to keep added sugar to less than 6% of your daily calories:

• 150 calories per day (or 9 teaspoons per day) for men

• 100 calories per day (or 6 teaspoons per day) for women

Aim to eat whole, raw fruits rather than 100% fruit juice that lacks fiber, enzymes.. That way you get the benefits of the fiber. Eat fresh plants, dairy to get the benefits of wholesome food. 

How much sugar is in YOUR daily diet? 

**Disclaimer: For informational purposes only. All opinions expressed are my own personal thoughts, based on my personal research as a Healthy lifestyle coach. Use it at your own discretion.