sugar, not carbs

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sherdewi
sherdewi Posts: 14
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Is it okay to limit my sugar to less than 50 grams? I don't have any problems with diabetes and it doesn't seem to be be bothering me at all. I'm just curious what everyone else does. I'm on 1200 cal a day, 40 % protein, 30% carbs and 30 % fat as my goal

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  • taem
    taem Posts: 495 Member
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    I believe so! I learned that the body can make glucose (the most important sugar) from whatever source. I'm sure you will get differing opinions.
  • Pepper2185
    Pepper2185 Posts: 994 Member
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    I limit to 25g of sugar per day, and I eat 1200 calories as well.
  • cownancy
    cownancy Posts: 291
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    YES, but carbs translate into sugar in the long run, so watch those, too! Don't skimp on lean protein. If you limit your sugars to 12 grams or less per serving, that will work well. I aim for 1500 calories per day.
  • smallerthighs
    smallerthighs Posts: 148
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    I'm on a 1200 calorie limit too...and my sugar limit is 25g. I usually end up with 10g of sugar remaining..at the end of the day. I try to stay within 15-20 g per day.

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