Myth or Reality?
Furthermore, many people believe the myth that sugars like brown sugar, honey, raw sugar, and agave nectar do not need to be limited because they're not as bad for our blood sugar levels.
However, this is exactly that: a myth;
ALL SUGARS ARE SUGAR
And they have the same effect on our bodies. Another widely held misconception is that most of our sugar intake comes from solid foods like donuts and candy bars. We actually drink a significant amount of our sugar intake; for instance, one 12oz can of regular Coca-Cola has 9 3/4 teaspoons (39 grams) of sugar.
The American Heart Association recommends that the maximum amount of sugar per day that should not be exceeded is 37.5 grams (about 9 1/2 teaspoons) for men and 25 grams (6 1/4 teaspoons) for women, both of which are less than one can of soda. As can be expected, the average American actually consumes about 194.4 grams (48 1/2 teaspoons) of sugar per day!
How to convert grams to teaspoon
4 grams of sugar= 1 teaspoon
(i.e., divide the number of grams by 4)
Example: 25 grams of sugar= 6 1/4 teaspoons
because 25 divided by 4= 6.25