🍬 8 Signs That Indicate You Have Too Much Sugar — And How to Reset

🧠 Why Too Much Sugar Is a Problem

The American Heart Association recommends:

No more than 25g (6 tsp) of added sugar per day for women
36g (9 tsp) for men
Yet the average American consumes over 70g per day — more than 3 times the recommended amount.

Excess sugar is linked to:

Weight gain

Insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes
Fatty liver disease

Inflammation
Poor heart health
But before these serious conditions develop, your body often gives early warning signs.

Here are 8 to watch for:

🔔 8 Signs You’re Eating Too Much Sugar
1. You Crave Sugar Constantly

After one cookie, you want more

You feel “addicted” to sweets
You eat sugar to feel better or stay awake
✅ Sugar spikes dopamine — the brain’s “feel-good” chemical — creating a cycle of craving.