Sugar is a big part of our daily diet. Sugar can lead to decay in the mouth and other various systemic problems. Reading labels on foods and drinks can be quite confusing. A rule of thumb to remember when calculating the amount of sugar in a drink is 1 teaspoon contains 4 grams of sugar (1tsp = 4g sugar). A 16 oz bottle of sweetened tea contains 52 grams of sugar, which is about 13 teaspoons of sugar. A 20 oz bottle of cola contains 68 grams of sugar which is about 17 teaspoons of sugar. Next time you pick up a drink, check to see how much sugar is present.
How much sugar am I drinking?
March 24, 2014 by Carol L. Aiken, D.D.S
Posted in Preventative Care | Tagged boston financial district dentist, Carol L Aiken DDS, cola, decay, downtown boston dentist, Downtown Boston General Dentist, Facebook, financial district dentist, food labels, nutrition, Post Office Square Dentist, sugar, tea, teaspoons of sugar | Leave a Comment
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