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3 Ways to Break Your Sugar Habit (Page 2)

1. No More Than 100 Calories Per Day From Added Sugar

1. No More Than 100 Calories Per Day From Added Sugar

Most women should eat, or drink, no more than 100 calories per day from added sugar, about 6 teaspoons. For men the cutoff is 150 calories from added sugars, or about 9 teaspoons. As a point of reference, a 12-ounce can of cola contains approximately 130 calories or about 8 teaspoons of added sugar.

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