Publisher's Synopsis
In the recent years, public awareness regarding sugar and its potential harmful effects is increasing, which means that a growing number of people start limiting their sugar consumption, or ditching sugar altogether, in order to concentrate on healthier food choices.People in the States are now consuming less added sugar than before - 15% less compared to 1999, when the average American was consuming a whopping 111 g of sugar per day (and that's just added sugar, we're not even talking about carbs) - but at 94 g a day nowadays, that's still a huge amount.And, of course, an average value means that some people consume much more than that, while others consume much less (or none).As more and more studies on the ill effects of sugar get published, many people are re-evaluating their relationship with sugar, refined carbs, or even carbs in general, which is also why low-carb diets are on the rise.For many, ditching added sugar is already a big change in their eating habits, and even if they decide to not go low-carb, they can benefit from a sugar-free diet in a number of ways.
