Especially in a time when the FDA is attempting to steer people away from other dietary supplements, Cinnamon is a logical choice. The best thing can Cinnamon does in relation to weight loss is to control blood sugar levels, as it was said before.
For this Index, Iâm using the âFun Sizeâ Milky Way Bar which has the following stats: 80 calories, 3g fat, and 10.5g Sugar. For the nutritional nerds, 1 Fun Size Milky Way Bar has 2.5 Teaspoons of Sugar. According to the American Heart Association, Men shouldnât eat more than 36g or 9 teaspoons of added sugar a day (3.5 Fun Size Milky Way Bars); Women should stay below 25g or 6 teaspoons of added sugar / day (2.5 Fun Size Milky Way Bars). #1 | Soda.
But be careful, a tablespoon of honey has about 60 calories, and a tablespoon of sugar has about 50. Same with breakfast cereals. The pre-sweetened varieties usually have lots of sugar. Look for brands that have less than 5 grams sugar per serving, and choose the brands with the most fiber.