r/getdisciplined • u/travelnmusic • Nov 12 '24

💬 Discussion What finally made you give up sugar?

Bonus points if you tried more than once.

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u/throwaway123456372 Nov 12 '24

Moderation is key! Keep it under 50g per day and it’s all good

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u/MonkeyJunky5 Nov 13 '24

50mg is definitely on the higher end.

I shoot for 25 or less.

Here are recommendations on daily sugar intake from various professional health organizations:

1.  World Health Organization (WHO):
• Recommends that added sugar intake be less than 10% of total daily energy intake.
• They further suggest reducing intake to below 5% of total daily energy intake (around 25 grams or 6 teaspoons) for additional health benefits.
2.  American Heart Association (AHA):
• Recommends no more than 9 teaspoons (36 grams or 150 calories) of added sugar per day for men.
• Recommends no more than 6 teaspoons (25 grams or 100 calories) of added sugar per day for women.
3.  Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA):
• Advises limiting added sugars to less than 10% of total daily calories. For someone on a 2,000-calorie diet, this equates to no more than 200 calories from added sugars (about 50 grams or 12 teaspoons).
4.  National Health Service (NHS) in the UK:
• Recommends that adults should consume no more than 30 grams (about 7.5 teaspoons) of free sugars a day.
• “Free sugars” include added sugars and those found naturally in honey, syrups, and fruit juices.

These organizations emphasize the importance of minimizing added sugar to reduce the risk of chronic diseases and maintain overall health.

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u/Whisper26_14 Nov 13 '24

No offense but for most people eating a normal SAD 50g is def NOT moderation but incredibly restrictive. (Read “impossibility”)