How many grams of sugar are you supposed to limit yourself to per day?

Question

You always see the "Percent Daily Values" on food packaging (fat, fiber, cholesterol) - but it never mentions sugar. Is there even a determined amount ?

Answer 1

You should limit your sugar intake to naturally occurring sugars, such as those in fruits and milk, if you drink it. Your body runs just fine without them.

Most of the recommended limits are for negative things like saturated fats, cholesterol and sodium that really impact heart health. The fact is, purely sugar containing products like sodas really shouldn't be consumed at all. Good luck getting that on a label.

Answer 2

I limit my intake of sugars by reading the label and figuring 12 grams of sugar in a serving is the limit and not much higher. Sometimes I flub it. That is probably why I have type 2 diabetes now. I in my youth never worried about it. We need to keep getting the message out there that diabetes is on the rise and why.

Answer 3

there is no need for refined sugar at all. Everything you eat, and I do mean everything, is broken down by the body into simple sugars because that is what the cells use to function. Refined sugars cut across this metabolic breakdown and cause all sorts of imbalances. Is a primary reason why type 2 diabetes is on the rise in this country, eating too many refined sugars.