By: Luke Daugherty writing for CNET
In the age of processed foods, the American diet has changed rapidly. Sugar intake -- particularly added, refined sugars that aren't naturally part of the foods you consume -- has increased dramatically, leaving many of us feeling addicted to sweetness.
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the average adult consumes 17 teaspoons of added sugars daily, far above recommended levels. An ideal diet consists of no more than 10% calories from added sugar, which would be 12 teaspoons in an average 2,000-calorie intake.
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