S. Could Sugar be Killing You?

Could extra sugar be killing you? New studies are showing added sugars could be deadly. The American Heart Association says that women should not consume more than 24 grams of sugar a day and men should consume no more than 36 grams a day. Many Americans consume so much more than this. For example, in one 12oz can of soda alone there is 35 grams of sugar. Even just the sugar you put in your coffee in the morning, candy, cereals, breads, juices, and so much more. You can be in all the processed food we consume that there is way more sugar than we need to consume. There is a difference between natural sugars found in fruits than in added sugar. And the added sugar is what is really bad for us. Doctors are seeing obesity starting at much younger ages. Sugar intake cannot be the only blame for obesity but it is a major factor. Diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure and high cholesterol have all been linked to high sugar intake. One study suggests high added sugar intake causes increased cardiovascular mortality which is death because of heart or blood vessel failure. It is very important to watch our diets. We do not to be consuming all these sugary foods. It is important to eat healthy and cut back on sugary sodas, candy, and other sweets. Watch out for foods that seem healthy, chances are they have a lot of added sugar in them too. The best bet in reducing sugar intake is to eat natural foods, like fruits, vegetables, and water. Try to stay away from processed foods because there really are no health benefits to them. Consuming a lot of sugar is not worth a life full of health problems. Think before you eat and change your diet before it is too late.