Sanjay Reddy Sanjay Reddy Asked 6 months ago

How many sugar grams per day for weight loss?

I'm trying to lose weight and focusing on my diet. I know sugar is a big culprit. What's the recommended amount of sugar, in grams, one should have per day for effective weight loss?

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Prakash Kumar Prakash Kumar Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago
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For weight loss, and especially if you're managing blood sugar like me, cutting down on added sugars is critical. My dietician suggests keeping it under 25-30 grams a day, focusing on natural sugars from fruits in moderation. But this is highly individual, always check with your doctor or dietician.

Ananya Reddy Ananya Reddy Joined May 2026 6 months ago

My fitness app has a macro tracker, and for weight loss, it generally advises drastically reducing added sugars. The American Heart Association suggests no more than 25g for women and 36g for men. But remember, sugars are hidden in so many processed foods, not just sweets!

Rajesh Gupta Rajesh Gupta Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Cutting down on sugar is beneficial not just for weight loss but also for overall health, especially for managing conditions like high BP. My doctor advises me to avoid processed foods and sugary drinks as much as possible. A dietician can give you exact grams based on your health.

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Sanjay Sharma Sanjay Sharma Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

For weight loss, completely avoiding refined sugar is best, but if that's not possible, try to keep it very low. My wife consulted a local nutritionist, and they suggested not more than 2-3 teaspoons (around 10-15 grams) of added sugar a day. Small changes in daily chai and mithai add up.

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Anjali Shah Anjali Shah Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

As someone who is very conscious about diet, I can tell you that minimizing added sugars is key for weight loss. The World Health Organization recommends limiting added sugars to less than 10% of total daily calories, ideally even below 5%. For a 2000-calorie diet, that's less than 25-50 grams. Focus on whole foods and natural sweetness.

Prakash Rao Prakash Rao Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

Cutting sugar is one of the cheapest ways to start losing weight, no expensive diets needed. Focus on cooking at home and avoiding packaged foods, which are full of hidden sugars. Try to keep added sugar under 25-30 grams per day. That's a good practical goal.

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