We’ve heard it over and over again: sugar is bad for your health.  While your body does require a certain amount of sugar (preferably sugar that’s found naturally in fruit and milk), eating too much sugar raises the risk of diseases and conditions such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and tooth decay.  Processed sugars are…

Added sugars include sugars added to foods during processing, preparation, or at the table. Here are the new recommendations from The American Heart Association. Women: no more than 25 grams, or 6 teaspoons, of added sugar per day. Men: no more than 37 grams, or 9 teaspoons, of added sugar per day. The average American…