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A study done over a 15 year period showed that people who consumed 25% or more of their daily calories as as sugar were more than twice as likely to die from heart disease, compared to those who only consumed 10% of their daily calories as sugar. This is true regardless of the person's age, weight, gender and activity level. (1). With sugar everywhere and obvious health risks of overconsumption, how is it possible to even avoid these some might ask. However, there are a few simple things you can do to help avoid sugar and live a healthier life. The simplest would be to educate yourself and know the different names for sugar. When checking the ingredients label you should be able to count up how many kinds of sugar are in it and be able to understand how much of that is your daily percentage. (8). When you’re at the store look for labels like “no sugar added” or “unsweetened”. (6). Another easy way to cut back on sugar is to cut out soda and juice. If you must have a sugary drink and can’t resist try and go for a 100% fruit juice. (8). At least this way you get all the nutrients of juice compared to empty calories of a soda. You can also just simply add lots of spice and flavour instead of adding sugar. Especially adding sweet flavours like cinnamon and nutmeg. These can be added to your oatmeal or simply by buying a plain yogurt and mixing it up yourself. (4). Although these changes might seem difficult at first you should stick with it. In no time you will have more energy and be avoiding all the long term health risks.