how much sugar is enough
Today, an average American consumes about 32 teaspoons of sugar per day. New numbers came out in February 2015. The Washington Post did a story on it using grams (4 grams = 1 tsp). They quoted Euromonitorâs study, which said Americans are now consuming 126 grams, which would equal close to 32 teaspoons.
Your body doesnât need to get any carbohydrate from added sugar. Thatâs why the Healthy Eating Pyramid says sugary drinks and sweets should be used sparingly, if at all, and the Healthy Eating Plate does not include foods with added sugars. An important fact to keep in mind when reading nutrition labels: 4 grams of sugar = 1 teaspoon. The average American consumes 22 teaspoons of added sugar a day, which amounts to an extra 350 calories. (27) While we sometimes add sugar to food ourselves, most added sugar comes from processed and prepared foods.