The intake of sugar provides a quick supply of glucose to the body, which is essential for cellular work. No food inherently causes weight gain. What is important is the overall energy balance over a period of no less than 15 days. The energy contribution of carbohydrates is 4 Kilocalories per gram, which is clearly lower than that of fats (9 Kcal. per gram), so this latter nutrient has a greater capacity to induce obesity. Therefore, sugar consumed in usual doses by healthy individuals is not directly related to weight gain. On the other hand, various studies have shown that it is possible to maintain body weight by decreasing fat intake and increasing simple carbohydrates intake like sugar and complex carbohydrates, as the problem of excess weight is often related to excessive fat intake. Sugar does not cause weight gain if consumed in a balanced manner; any food consumed in excess can lead to obesity.

Sugar content of some foods
Food	Serving	Teaspoons of sugar
Chocolate cake	125 g	7.8
Coca Cola	1 can	9.8
Fruit yogurt	1 tablespoon	7.4
Gatorade	1 bottle	3.5
Chocolate ice cream	1 cup	19
Gelatin	1/2 cup	4.2
Cereal bar	28 g	3.3
Instant oatmeal	45 g.	4.3

If you plan to go for a drink after work, keep in mind that alcohol turns into blood sugar very quickly.

In beverages, the amount is not as important as the alcohol content. However, to give you a rough idea of how many calories you are adding every time you go to a pub, here it is:

Drink	Amount	Calories
Beer	1 large mug	150
Wine	1 glass	120
Whiskey	1 shot (3 ounces)	140
Tequila	1 shot (3 ounces)	150
Champagne	1 glass	170

Cooking Recipes To balance sugar consumption in your diet, here are some cooking recipes that make little use of this ingredient. (we recommend clicking on the recipe title for more details) Raspberry Muffins with Sugar An easy recipe to follow for cooking muffins with raspberries and sugar. Glazed Sugar Cookies Delicious sugar cookies with a glaze of powdered sugar. Sugar and Cinnamon Cookies These sugar and cinnamon cookies are very easy to prepare and delicious to accompany a cappuccino. Chocolate Fondant with Powdered Sugar Delicious chocolate fondant with a decoration of powdered sugar ideal for a special occasion. Glazed and Shredded Carrots A simple recipe to prepare shredded and caramelized carrots in butter and sugar with a touch of ginger. Nut Rolls Delicious rolls with a delicate touch of nuts. Pineapple Upside Down Cake with Piloncillo A so good and exquisite recipe of the traditional pineapple upside down cake combined with piloncillo that gives it a unique and delicious flavor.