Sweet Swaps That'll Give You A Sugar Rush Without The Calories

According to the USDA, Americans take in more than twice the maximum recommended limit of 40 grams of added sugar a day. And it’s not just your dental bills you have to worry about: Consuming too much of the sweet stuff can lead to weight gain, metabolic disorder (a precursor of diabetes and heart disease), and possibly even certain cancers.

To scale back, read labels, looking for ingredients panels with little or no added sugar. You know you’ll find sugar in candy and cake, but it also lurks in products you’d never suspect. Shape Magazine's Sharon Liao shares some sweet swaps that can reduce your sugar intake without shortchanging your sweet tooth.

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