Question about sugar content

This has come up a couple times during discussion, but I just had to ask again for comparison's sake, just to see how wide the spectrum is. How many maximum grams of sugar (per serving) does your doctor/nutritionist limit you to? My doc says 5 grams max. [Disclaimer: This thread is in no way meant to encourage anyone to defy their doctor's orders. It is merely for curiosity. ]

I was told that everyone has a different thresh hold and that it is variable from person to person. My program doesn't give you a gram amount that is considered appropriate, they just advise if sugar (in its different forms) in listed in the first 4 ingredients, don't eat it. The exceptions are natural sugars from 100% fruit juice or milk.

Hi Cathryn: My "owners manual" says that I should not eat foods with added sugars, or if an item has certain sugars listed as the first 3 ingredients in it. There is a long list of sugars in the book. And it also says that all items should contain fewer than 18 grams of sugar person serving to prevent dumping. But I to stay below 5-10 grams per serving right now just because I want to take full advantage of this honey moon period.

Hi Cathryn, My Dr. also says 5 gr. or less per serving and 3 gr. or less of fat. My nut also said to not touch it if in the 1st 4 ingredients. Darlene

Great question! Here's what my doctor says - if it has over 5 grams of sugar, check the ingredients and if sugar is listed in the first 4 ingredients don't eat it.

No more than 5. The only exception is my daily cup of skim milk I use to mix up my protein shake. I think it has about 9 or so.