Some of the most popular packaged breakfast foods can harbor surprisingly large amounts of sugar.
By: Anahad O’Connor and Aaron Steckelberg
Breakfast could be the most important meal of the day — especially when it comes to sugar intake. Many common breakfast items like cereals, flavored yogurts, and coffee drinks are packed with added sugars, which can contribute to weight gain and increase the risk of heart disease, obesity, and Type 2 diabetes. On average, U.S. adults consume 17 teaspoons of added sugar per day, exceeding the recommended limits set by federal guidelines (12 tsp) and the American Heart Association (9 tsp for men, 6 tsp for women).