Question 1

what is the recommended daily limit of sugar intake in grams?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on your weight, and body mass index that you need certain amount of calories.
Also depends on the diet you pick and find them to be healthy, such as dash which is more carbohydrates, or atkins which is protein base. Please talk to a dieticien.

Question 2

is fructose included in daily sugar intake? if so why it's recommended to eat 2-3 portions of fruit a day if they have more sugar than we should eat?

Accepted Answer

Good question!: Yes, fructose is a sugar and you can eat too much fruit. But healthy eating doesn't have to avoid ALL sugars....in fact it is recommended that adult men may eat 9 teaspoons of sugar a day/women 5 tsp. Most of us get a lot more: one soda pop has 10 tsp!  When you eat fruit you also get fiber and other important nutrients. 2-3 servings a day is ok:) Avoid added sugars incl high fructose corn syrup!

Question 3

is having fizzy drinks okay if you strictly fit it into your daily sugar intake?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Total calories and a balanced diet are the keys.

Question 4

can sugar intake from daily coffee create a risk for diabetes?

Accepted Answer

No: No one has ever developed diabetes because they age sugar -- it's family history, age and weight that are important.

Question 5

im having trouble understanding sugar intake. ive been dieting/exercising its going ok for the most part. how much sugar should i be taking in daily? how much added sugar? having a lot of difficulty finding sugar free and low sugar items near me?

Accepted Answer

: Looks like you are trying to eat healthy meals while watching your sugar intake, so one important way of achieving a healthy diet is to replace carbohydrates having a high glycemic index (eg, white rice, white bread, pancakes) with a low glycemic index (eg, fruits, vegetables), also added sugars should be limited and comprise no more than 10 percent of total calories consumed.

Question 6

does sugar intake affect your muscle growth? if it helps, what is the recommended amount to ingest throughout the day?

Accepted Answer

No,: Sugar will not help your muscle to grow. The only reliable and healthy ways to do that is to go to the gym and have a trainer show you what to do, do not fall for those over the counter drinks or powder they can be detrimental to your health and also do not fall for hormonal testosterone/steroids  supplementation. Do it  natural way exercise!

Question 7

if sugar intake from fruits and honey can be too much? i eat a lot of honey, fresh and dry fruits such as raisin date and fig daily.sugar from yogurt.

Accepted Answer

It depends : Even natural sugars have calories and can lead to weight gain if consumed in excess. However, our bodies process natural sugars better than refined ones. You are better off getting your sugars from natural products like fruits and honey because of the other nutrients they contain. As long as you are not diabetic your body should handle the sugars without difficulty.

Question 8

i have been diagnosed as pre-diabetic and would like to monitor my sugar intake. what should be my daily grams of sugar per 135lbs body weight?

Accepted Answer

Low glycemic diet: Instead of thinking in terms of the amount of sugar you should intake, think of ingested a low glycemic diet. There are lots of websites that tell you the glycemic index and glycemic load of foods. Eat or drink only those with low levels. Strive to pick those foods with a glycemic index of less than 60 and glycemic load of less than 15 if you can.

Question 9

swelling of right hand (dominant hand) & fingers only. left hand is normal. cut with paper with scissors on daily basis for work. not sure if salt or sugar intake plays a role. not diabetic. i like salty foods. no other symptoms. why only one hand?

Accepted Answer

Carpal tunnel syndr.: You may have carpal tunnel syndrome in that hand (tightness of the tissues in the wrist), High salt intake can make it worse. Decrease salt intake: reduce it by 1 shake of salt a day on everything, and you will eventually be down to one! and then it will taste just as salty as it does now.  See your primary care doc about your hand, and you can get a firm diagnosis and treatment. or referral.

Question 10

why excessive sugar intake leads to diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Excessive sugar: Yes, it can lead to diabetes. You need to take much less sugar. 
I don't have a share in this but I am drinking "Lipton, Diet Green Tea".  It is free of calories and it is not expensive - 12 bottles (each 16.9 fluid ounces) for somewhere between 4 or 5 dollars.

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What is the recommended daily limit of sugar intake in grams?

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Is fructose included in daily sugar intake? if so why it's recommended to eat 2-3 portions of fruit a day if they have more sugar than we should eat?

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Is having fizzy drinks okay if you strictly fit it into your daily sugar intake?

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Can sugar intake from daily coffee create a risk for diabetes?

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Im having trouble understanding sugar intake. ive been dieting/exercising its going ok for the most part. how much sugar should i be taking in daily? how much added sugar? having a lot of difficulty finding sugar free and low sugar items near me?

A member asked:

Does sugar intake affect your muscle growth? if it helps, what is the recommended amount to ingest throughout the day?

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If sugar intake from fruits and honey can be too much? i eat a lot of honey, fresh and dry fruits such as raisin date and fig daily.sugar from yogurt.

A member asked:

I have been diagnosed as pre-diabetic and would like to monitor my sugar intake. what should be my daily grams of sugar per 135lbs body weight?

A member asked:

Swelling of right hand (dominant hand) & fingers only. left hand is normal. cut with paper with scissors on daily basis for work. not sure if salt or sugar intake plays a role. not diabetic. i like salty foods. no other symptoms. why only one hand?

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Why excessive sugar intake leads to diabetes?

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