Here's a shocker: the average person takes in 22 teaspoons of sugar daily—more
than three times the amount suggested by the American Heart
Association. And although it has never been considered a health food,
new evidence shows sugar can do even more damage than previously
thought, setting you up for obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.
But
weaning yourself off sugar can be daunting. It's tough to dodge because
it hides in so many foods, and it provides an almost addictive buzz,
thanks to a surge of the neurotransmitter dopamine after it enters the
body, says research neuroscientist Nicole Avena, PhD, author of Why Diets Fail (Because You're Addicted to Sugar)
Still, slashing sugar is one food trend worth trying. Find out all
about sugar rehab, plus tactics to make your commitment stick.
Sugar has 16 calories per teaspoon. That doesn't seem like much, but it
can pack on hundreds of calories without offering any nutritional value,
says Avena. Extra calories raise your risk of obesity, which in turn
sets you up for diabetes.
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