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Although some of us might love it, eating too much sugar can affect our health. Excess sugar in our diets has been linked to an increased risk of many diseases, such as obesity, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and cancer. Now, many people are trying to consume less sugar, but sometimes it’s easy to underestimate how much you’re actually consuming.
In fact, many products are marketed as “light” or “low fat”, but in reality, they contain more sugar than their regular counterparts. The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends women limit their sugar intake to 6 teaspoons (25 grams) per day, and men limit their intake to 9 teaspoons (37.5 grams).
Here are 11 foods and drinks that contain more sugar than you may have thought:
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