Are you eating too much sugar?

This Week's Tip Are you eating too much sugar? 6 or fewer: That's the maximum teaspoons of added sugar you should consume each day for optimal health. A number of studies have found a correlation between high sugar consumption and heart disease risk. A diet high in added sugars can also decrease HDL (good) cholesterol levels and increase triglycerides levels, both of which are heart disease risk factors. For these reasons, the American Heart Association recommends that women consume no more than 6 teaspoons of added sugars (about 100 calories) each day; that number becomes 9 teaspoons for men (150 calories). Just one 12-ounce can of cola has about 130 calories, or eight teaspoons of sugar. Where Sugar is Hiding in Your Diet More Tips for a Healthy Heart   Heart Friendly Recipe Easy Steamed Fish Packets Cooking fish or chicken in parchment-paper packets keeps the dish moist and tender, with no added fat. Plus, it's done in minutes! Get the Recipe See More Healthy Heart Recipes Nutritional Info Servings Per Recipe: 4  Amount Per Serving  Calories: 158.4 Total Fat: 1.5 g Cholesterol: 60.0 mg Sodium: 103.0 mg Total Carbs: 16.6 g   Dietary Fiber: 4.8 g Protein: 23.4 g View full nutritional breakdown of Easy Steamed Fish Packets by ingredient     From Our Healthy Heart Community Chaneg one letter to make a new word (Team Forum) NEW GAME: Two words... change one. (Team Forum) More Forum Posts...       Was this e-mail forwarded to you by a friend? Join the mailing list. Change your e-mail address   You get 1 SparkPoint for reading today's email.   You received this email because you signed up for one of SparkPeople's email newsletters. To unsubscribe please do not reply to this message. Instead, you can use this link to unsubscribe from this newsletter. To remove yourself by postal mail, send a letter or postcard with your email address to: SparkPeople.com, 310 Culvert Street Suite 301, Cincinnati, OH 45202 SparkPeople.com offers general information and is for educational purposes only. sparkpeople.com is not a prescription system and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. You should consult your health-care provider before starting any nutrition or fitness program, and should consult with your provider about any concerns or questions. © 1999-2014 SparkPeople, All Rights Reserved | Terms and Conditions | Privacy Policy