How much (natural) sugar am I supposed to intake daily?

niczar · 2016-06-16T09:00:07+00:00

If by sugar you mean fructose/sucrose, then the less the better. It's ok as part of whole fruits/vegetables, but you should eat them in spite of sugar, not because of them. Sugar in fruit juice is just as bad as in sodas, because it's not slowed by fiber, even if there's still fiber (as in smoothies).

If you have a sweets craving, consider using erythritol and/or xylitol. The former is 0 kcal, and has no bowel related side effects; it also does not promote cavities. Xylitol has 1/3 less calories than sugar, appears to be even sweeter when cooked, but more importantly is not metabolized like sugar. It also fixes your teeth instead of wrecking them and protects slightly against mouth/throat/ear infections. It's much less likely to cause diarrhea than other polyols such as mannitol, but eating a large amount (20g+) at once can still send you to the bathroom.

RatBastardJones · 2016-06-16T11:49:50+00:00

There are some people who believe that increased sugar in the american diet is responsible for a lot of health issues, and that the sugar companies have actively worked to hide any knowledge otherwise, just like tobacco companies did at one time.

trpthroway123 · 2016-06-16T13:43:21+00:00

I keep a ketogenic diet, so I stick with <50g sugar/carbohydrates per day (minus dietary fiber, which is technically a carb but not processed as one). Most days, I'm closer to 30g, all of it "natural".

Sugar isn't needed for anything, you can go without it basically forever. Fats and proteins aren't optional (ever hear of "rabbit starvation"?

If you're going to be eating carbs/sugars, try to keep the total <200g/day, with the absolute minimum of processed sugars (especially HFCS, shown to raise estrogen levels and cause liver issues like fatty deposits).

For reference, a 32oz Pepsi, pretty normal "large" for fast food, is nearly 100g of sugar (all HFCS), assuming 25% ice. A Snickers bar has 28g, about my total daily intake.

thor_away92 · 2016-06-16T03:54:54+00:00

Doesn't matter fruits and veggies are good for you

FarfromaHero40 · 2016-06-16T05:11:57+00:00

I think the FDA recommends 9 grams or thereabouts.

[deleted] · 2016-06-16T05:08:37+00:00

You should never eat at more than a 500 Kcal defect unless you are obese and even than the crush weight loss isn't healthy.

As far as the amount of sugar it depends on your sex, weight, Body Fat percentage, physical activity level and age.

Title	How much (natural) sugar am I supposed to intake daily?
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Date	June 16, 2016 3:47 AM UTC (7 years ago)
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