Sugar! What’s all the hype about?
Sugar Amounts
The average American has 22 to 30 teaspoons of sugar each day. That’s an extra 350 to 480 calories in sugar — more than three times the recommended daily amount.
But sugar affects more than an increase in calories. Sugar affects organs throughout the body, including increasing your risk of heart and liver disease. It can even affect your ability to think and even the way your skin looks.
People who eat a lot of sugar are much more likely to become obese or overweight, no matter what age — even children. In fact, children who have a sugar-sweetened drink everyday have a 60 percent greater chance of becoming obese.
Even though sugar tastes great and makes you feel good at the moment, the crash after the sugar high can increase your risk of depression.
Sugar Helps Cause Cavities!!
Sugar is exactly what the bad bacteria in your mouth need to grow and cause cavities. That means extra trips to our office. And while we love seeing you, we want to keep your visits to maintaining healthy teeth and gums and helping your total well-being!
Excerpts taken from The Effects of Sugar at excellenceinfitness.com
I LOVE SUGAR! What Can I Do?
One of the easiest things to start with is changing the amount of pop, juice and yes, even energy drinks you have.
Schedule A Consultation
Learn more about how sugar can affect your teeth and different ways you can limit it in your diet by scheduling a consultation at Life-Centered Dentistry today. Dr. Huber and our team can advise you on how to best take care of your teeth,
Call our Grand Rapids, MI office at 616.344.0578 or use our online contact form.