8 Steer clear of added sugar
Consuming a diet that has too many sweets and processed starches has been associated with a greater risk of heart disease. So, whether you are diabetic or not, it is best to avoid added sugar, which is sugar added by a manufacturer and that can ramp up the calories in desserts, candy, and sweetened beverages. The AHA suggests no more than 100 calories of added sugar a day for women, 150 for men.
The human body doesn’t need sugar to function properly, and the extra calories could go straight to your waistline.
