Consuming too much sugar raises the risk of several dangerous health problems, including obesity, type 2 diabetes, increased pressure on the heart and blood vessels, and dental decay.

The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends not more than 9 teaspoons per day for men and 6 teaspoons for women, and it also says that added sugars contribute zero nutrients and are empty calories “that can lead to extra pounds, or even obesity, thereby reducing heart health.”