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Grams of Sugar

LexiAtel
LexiAtel Posts: 228 Member
edited January 27 in Health and Weight Loss
I am really puzzled on this recommended sugar intake of 26g daily. It doesn't seem much when a bowl of watermelon will take up 19g alone of that... For everything else (but sodium...) I meet AT the goal or just a little under/over. But I seem to ALWAYS go over on the sugar, and usually it's because I'll have 3 servings of fruit, and like a low cal whole wheat bun, and then I am over it by FAR.

Am I supposed to ignore the sugar in the fruit, or what??? I am not over eating, I am not diabetic, and MOST (if not all) of the daily recommended sugar intake is from natural sources(such as fruit). Do I really need to limit my sugar intake with my current eating habits?

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  • bajoyba
    bajoyba Posts: 1,153 Member
    Honestly, if you have no reason to watch your sugar, I wouldn't worry about it, especially if you're getting most of your sugar from fruit. I track my carbs, but I pay absolutely no attention to my sugar. It hasn't affected me at all.
  • yarwell
    yarwell Posts: 10,477 Member
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1017237-so-what-s-with-this-sugar-then-faq

    Eating less than three portions a day of sweet fruit would fix it, but the limit is probably too low.
  • LexiAtel
    LexiAtel Posts: 228 Member
    Thanks for your replies. Someone I know in real life also suggested to not worry about it if I don't have a reason to watch it. Especially since most of it comes from a natural source. :)

    I'll look at that link what was posted now.
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