Diet Tips to Help Men Manage Sugar

As the nation celebrates Men’s Health Month, the physicians at Weight Success Centers have simple diet tips for men to manage sugar consumption. 

Men are often told to cut back on red meat and avoid high-fat foods. Sugar, however, is also a culprit in men’s health problems. With America’s obesity epidemic and cases of diabetes rising for men, now is the time for better health management. 

Understanding and Avoiding Added Sugar

Put simply, diet can affect a man’s health, vitality, and longevity. The American Heart Association recommends for men to limit intake of “added sugar” to no more than 36 grams per day; that’s approximately 9 teaspoons for an average adult male. Obesity, diabetes, heart issues, and conditions may require stricter diets and limits to manage sugar. Consult with a physician regarding your diet.

Generally, the best action for avoiding added sugar is to check food labels for nutritional information. You’ll find labels based on a 2,000-calorie diet for calculating daily intake and percentages. Most packaged food items, canned foods, frozen foods, candies, and beverages will list the number of grams for added sugars. Internet searches and health apps are also great for researching and calculating nutritional information on foods without labels.



Obviously, donuts, candy, and sugary drinks are a few of the items to avoid, but there are many sweet foods healthy men may enjoy with “natural” sugar. Healthier choices include fruits like potassium-packed bananas, vitamin-rich oranges, fiber-filled apples, and antioxidant-rich berries for sweetness.

Smart men manage sugar by understanding that healthy foods come with extra benefits. For example, some foods might get a man’s blood flowing to support circulation. Try nutrient-dense and tasty fruits like pomegranates or watermelon. These have natural sugar and specific nutrients to enhance vitality.

Overall, these diet tips for adding healthier foods can contribute to better health for any gender. As an added bonus, avoiding added sugar in processed items could also help improve weight control. 

Finding Ways to Make Health a Priority

At Weight Success Centers, experts provide support for women and men wanting to make health a priority in their daily lives. Our physicians stress the importance of full medical exams and tests before determining effective programs to manage weight, diabetes, or other medical conditions.

As with any supplement, program, or medical treatment – results and benefits will vary depending on each individual person. Ask our experts about medically supervised programs for nutrition, weight loss medications, hormone therapies, and medical solutions for improving overall health.

Do you or someone you know need help to manage sugar, lose weight, or improve overall health? Contact one of our Weight Success Centers today for more information.