Daily Sugar Limit

Kristina661

Is it bad to go over your daily sugar allowance if its from natural sugars like fruit and eggs and bannanas?

NikinCilla

Thats a good question Ive been over too a few time with fruits???? Someone will know I havent been up here long.

glitteratthesea

I'm always faaaaaaar over my sugar. I eat a lot of fruit, and also yoghurt has a lot of sugar apparently.

I don't see it as bad. If you see the sugar in these kind of products as bad, then you can almost see every food as bad.

dgljones

It tracks sugar in broccoli and romaine lettuce as well. I can easily go over just from fruits and vegetables.

mrsnecincy

I've had the very same concern but I was told not to worry and that MFP sets sugar very low. I go over each day just with milk and fruit and I'm not giving either of those things up. I do however consume sugar in other things without worry but I'll look at this if I hit another plateau but I cut out bread,rice and pasta as they were stalling my weight loss so I have to have some vices!

jdad1

Generally speaking sugar is not something that most people need to worry about. Regardless of where it comes from. However there are medical reasons that it could affect a person’s weight loss efforts. Even when coming from good sources like fruit and vegetables. It really depends on the person.

AmberleyAngel

I, too, was concerned about this, especially as a recently diagnosed diabetic. I did some research and as near as I can tell, 40 grams of added sugar is the max for a diabetic. So I kind of ignore the overall total and do a count up of added sugars (bread/crackers etc) and ignore the fruit/veg counts. I don't add sugar to anything myself.

In some ways I think MFP should only track those added sugars and not natural sugars.

MissyK222

I have asked the same question on here and didnt really get an answer... im going to consult a friend who is a body builder/professional trainer. I eat alot of fruit too and I guess alot of fruit I didnt think had alot of sugar are loaded like watermelon...I think there is a difference between natural sugars and sugars that are added to foods.

jdhoward_101

I go over my sugar allowance almost every day, but i know this is because i am generally a little bit naughty and love energy drinks and doughnuts! Although every check i'm i've ever had with the doctor has said that my sugar levels are fine, and i keep below all the other daily allowances, (carbs, calories, etc) so i'm not too worried about it, although i am trying to keep it in mind.

linsey0689

I don't think so if you don't have a high risk for diabetes or have diabetes then I think it's no big deal

Cr01502

Unless you have medical reason to do so there is no need to watch your sugar.

Just watch your overall carb and calorie intake.

Kristina661

well I only ask because sugar turns to fat and Im trying to lose weight..

Nutella91

oh gosh my sugar is around 90 grams every day!!

Lyadeia

Unless you have medical reason to do so there is no need to watch your sugar.

This.

You can actually lose weight by eating nothing but pure sugar if you are meeting your calorie goal for weight loss. Not saying that would be healthy by any stretch of the imagination, though.