Ananya Rao Ananya Rao Asked 6 months ago

Who guideline free sugars reduce risk of unhealthy weight gain?

My doctor mentioned reducing free sugars for better health and weight management. I was wondering, who provides guidelines on free sugars to reduce the risk of unhealthy weight gain?

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Prakash Yadav Prakash Yadav Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago
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Haan, free sugars are bad, na? Doctors and dieticians always say to cut them down. Basically, less mithai, less cold drinks, and check labels for hidden sugar. It helps a lot with weight control.

Anjali Desai Anjali Desai Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Exactly this! I started actively reducing free sugars a few months ago, and the change has been amazing. My doctor recommended it, focusing on fruits for sweetness instead of processed stuff. It really made a difference in my weight and energy levels.

Rahul Kumar Rahul Kumar Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I've been reading a lot about this too! WHO (World Health Organization) actually has clear guidelines. They recommend reducing free sugar intake to less than 10% of total energy intake, and ideally even less than 5% for additional health benefits. It's quite strict.

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Priya Rao Priya Rao Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

WHO guidelines are pretty clear on this. Less free sugar means lower risk of weight gain and related issues. It's about being mindful of what you consume, especially hidden sugars in packaged foods. Read labels, it's crucial.

Rajesh Gupta Rajesh Gupta Joined May 2026 6 months ago

For us, it's about being practical. We can't always avoid everything, but reducing sugary drinks, limiting processed foods, and opting for homemade meals helps a lot. Instead of buying juices, make fresh nimbu pani at home. Simple changes add up.

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Sarla Devi Sarla Devi Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Betaji, too much meetha is never good for health, our grandmothers always said this. The doctor will also tell you the same. Eat fresh fruits, dry fruits for natural sweetness, not all these packaged things. That's the best way to stay healthy and manage your body.

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