The average American consumes over 17 teaspoons of added sugar per day, nearly triple the recommended daily intake by the . Excessive sugar consumption is linked to numerous health problems, including obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and metabolic syndrome.

Going 30 days without added sugar can have profound effects on the body, both physically and mentally. This article breaks down what happens to your body when you cut out added sugars for an entire month, based on science and clinical research.

What Is Added Sugar and Where Is It Found?

Added sugars are those not naturally occurring in whole foods but introduced during processing or preparation. This includes sucrose, high-fructose corn syrup, and other sweeteners added to beverages, baked goods, sauces, and even s

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