You need a boost, so you stop at the nearest Starbucks for a quick cup of joe. Of course, you opt for your favorite -- the Venti White Chocolate Mocha.
There’s no need to skimp. After all, it’s just coffee, right?
Wrong.
That simple cup of coffee contains nearly 19 teaspoons of sugar -- more than triple the recommended daily allowance for women. And that’s just one cup.
If you find this statistic to be shocking, you’re definitely not alone.
The truth is that most Americans are unaware of how much sugar they consume. This is creating a major health epidemic: sugar overload.
The question is: just how much sugar is too much?
According to Face the Facts USA, the average American consumes nearly 30 teaspoons of sugar and sweeteners per day. However, the recommended daily amount of sugar is just six teaspoons for women and nine teaspoons for men.
Remember our simple cup of coffee? As it turns out, liquid treats like these are some of the greatest health offenders when it comes to all things sweet. In fact, Face the Facts' studies show that sugary beverages are the leading source of calories in the American diet.