and many desserts.
The American Heart Association recommends limiting added sugars to about 6 teaspoons per day for most women and 9 teaspoons per day for most men. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans also recommend keeping added sugars under 10% of daily calories.
1. Weight Gain or Trouble Losing Weight
If your weight is slowly increasing, or belly fat is becoming harder to lose, excess added sugar may be one possible factor.
Sugary drinks and sweet snacks can add a lot of calories without keeping you full for long. They
