What Should be my Daily Sugar Intake?

susanne181818
susanne181818 Posts: 32
in Food and Nutrition
I've got 10 pounds to lose and my focus is to do some major toning. I'm on 1,200 cals per day and staying away from the bad carbs and sticking foods that are higher in protien.

What should my max sugar grams per day? Is it bad to be too low?

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  • vfnmoody
    vfnmoody Posts: 271 Member
    by sugar do you mean common sugar (glucose) or all sugars?
  • susanne181818
    susanne181818 Posts: 32
    Just the sugar on the backs of labels..OMG is there more I don't know about?
  • vfnmoody
    vfnmoody Posts: 271 Member
    yes and no, Crabs are basically long chains of sugars that are broken down as digested in to sugar units. The more complex the carbohydrate the slower the sugar is digested. This leads to a lower insulin spike than eating straight glucose and fructose.

    The MFP web site will build you a daily plan that includes suggested fat ,protein and carb intake levels. That is as good a guide as any for how much "sugar" to allow. The less simple sugar you cn eat and the more complex carbs with in that guide line the better for general health.
  • susanne181818
    susanne181818 Posts: 32
    yes and no, Crabs are basically long chains of sugars that are broken down as digested in to sugar units. The more complex the carbohydrate the slower the sugar is digested. This leads to a lower insulin spike than eating straight glucose and fructose.

    The MFP web site will build you a daily plan that includes suggested fat ,protein and carb intake levels. That is as good a guide as any for how much "sugar" to allow. The less simple sugar you cn eat and the more complex carbs with in that guide line the better for general health.

    Huh? What are complex carbs? LOL Looks like I need to get more educated! Thanks for all your help ;)

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