If sweets, sugary drinks, pastries, and desserts are taking up a large part of your daily intake, there may be less room for foods that provide:
protein
fiber
vitamins
minerals
healthy fats
The problem with too much added sugar is not only the sugar itself. It is also what those foods replace.
How Much Added Sugar Is Too Much?
Health organizations generally recommend limiting added sugars rather than trying to eliminate all sugar.
Naturally occurring sugars in:
fruit
vegetables
plain dairy products
come packaged with useful nutrients and are different
