how much sugar should you have on a daily basis?
1 Shoot for 100 calories (6 1â2 teaspoons) a day of added sugars if youâre a woman and 150 calories (9 1â2 teaspoons) a day if youâre a man. 2  Even less may be better for your heart. 3  Donât drink sugar-sweetened beverages. 4  Limit fruit juices to no more than 1 cup a day.