Most cases of black stools are from eating black foods or iron supplements. The most common condition causing black stools is a bleeding ulcer. Black stools caused by blood indicate a problem in the upper digestive tract. Blood in the stool can be detected through a stool test. Black stool along with pain, vomiting, or diarrhea is cause to see a doctor right away.
Today, an average American consumes about 32 teaspoons of sugar per day. New numbers came out in February 2015. The Washington Post did a story on it using grams (4 grams = 1 tsp). They quoted Euromonitorâs study, which said Americans are now consuming 126 grams, which would equal close to 32 teaspoons.
The size of your apple influences its sugar content. A medium-sized apple, with a diameter of 3 inches, has about 19 grams of sugar, while a large apple has about 23 grams of sugar. If you favor small apples, expect to consume about 15 grams of sugar per fruit. A cup of apple slices has about 11 grams of sugar.