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Today most people know that eating too much sweets is harmful to health. But still, people usually start their day with sweet tea and foods high in sugar.
But how much quantity of sweets is not harmful for health? The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued guidelines in this regard, which you can understand in detail in this article.
What does the WHO recommend?
According to WHO, an adult should not consume more than 10 percent of the total calories from added sugar in a day. In simple words, if you consume 2000 calories daily, then only 200 calories should come from added sugar. This amount is equivalent to about 50 grams of sugar, which is about 12 teaspoons of sugar.
Eating less sugar is also beneficial
WHO also recommends that reducing sugar intake is even more beneficial for health. This means that out of 2000 calories, only 100 calories should come from sugar, which is equivalent to about 25 grams or 6 teaspoons of sugar.
Why is it important to pay attention to sugar?
Excessive consumption of sugar can lead to many diseases such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease and tooth decay. Therefore, it is very important to pay attention to the amount of sugar in your diet.
How to reduce sugar intake?
Reduce your intake of packaged food and canned beverages. Because they often contain a lot of sugar. Reduce the habit of adding sugar to your beverages. Eat fresh fruits. Eat sweet things in small quantities and as little as possible.