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Sugar Shock: 4 Things You Didn't Know About Your Diet

By Stephanie Schomer
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The American Heart Association recommends limiting our added sugar intake to six teaspoons daily, but our actual intake is about 22.2 teaspoons.
Cup of sugar
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The average American consumes about 3.2 cups weekly...
Candy bar
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...which is equivalent to 27 candy bars.
Can of soda
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In 1822 Americans consumed the amount of added sugar in one 12-ounce can of soda every five days. Today we consume that amount every ten hours...which is equivalent to 12 cans of soda in five days.

Next: The unhealthy truth about sugar
From the January 2013 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine
As a reminder, always consult your doctor for medical advice and treatment before starting any program.
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