Excessive Sugar Intake
The excessive consumption of sugar is linked to an increased risk of poor health outcomes such as:
- heart diseases;
- type 2 diabetes;
- weight gain;
- higher blood pressure;
- inflammation and many more.
It's not recommended to consume sugar that is more than ten percent of your daily calories from added sugar.
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