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EAT SUGAR (“LESS” SUGAR BUT NOT “NO” SUGAR!)
Too much sugar is just not good for you. But that doesn’t mean you have to go to
zero sugar. According to the American Heart Association, women should eat no more
than about 25 grams of sugar per day (that’s roughly six teaspoons, or 100 calories)
and men should eat no more than about 38 grams per day (about nine teaspoons,
or 150 calories). So pick your sugar fix carefully!
It’s easy:
• Ditch the soda. Just 12 ounces of soda is about 39 grams of sugar. Is it worth
it? Probably not!
• Eat a healthy snack every few hours throughout the day. When your blood
sugar gets low, you crave sugary snacks.
• Get more sleep. Research shows that not getting enough sleep makes you
crave high-calorie foods — like anything with a ton of sugar in it.
HEALTHY EATING TIP #5
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