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MyFitnessPal Encourages "Less Sweet, More Heart" for Heart Health MonthThe globe's number 1 food tracking and nutrition app is shining a light on sugar consumption and uncovering hidden sugars in foods across the world NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MyFitnessPal, the comprehensive nutrition and fitness tracking app, is encouraging people to dial back the sweets and pump up heart health as they launch the Less Sweet, More Heart campaign for February's Heart Health Month. In four of the top five sugar-logging countries - Australia, Canada, U.K., and U.S. - MyFitnessPal is commemorating the global focus on heart health with giant heart-shaped sugar structures in major cities including Sydney, Toronto, London and Miami. Knowing that more than 50% of people surveyed worldwide said they want to decrease their sugar consumption, MyFitnessPal is also sharing low sugar recipes, meal ideas and simple sugar swaps available now on the free app. "Even those of us who don't think we have a sweet tooth would be surprised by how much sugar we're consuming. A lot of the foods we enjoy every day have a surprising amount of hidden sugar," explains Tricia Han, CEO of MyFitnessPal. "Tracking is a great way to gain a better understanding of just how much sugar is in the foods you're eating, and we're sharing some simple swaps and ideas that can help keep that amount in the healthy recommended range." According to the American Heart Association, an average American adult consumes 77 grams of sugar per day, which is nearly three times more than the recommended amount. Much of that comes from food that contains hidden sugar, including those foods regularly touted as "healthy" such as flavored yogurts and oatmeals. To add to the confusion, there are an estimated 50 different names for sugar and sweeteners that can be found on nutrition labels. To take the guesswork out of the equation, tracking food with the free MyFitnessPal app will accurately provide a quick snapshot of daily sugar intake along with longer-term trends. Other ways MyFitnessPal is pumping up Heart Health this month: Smart Sugar Swaps
MyFitnessPal recently surveyed over 4,300 people in the four countries and discovered some surprising findings including:
People can test their own Sugar Smarts with an eye-opening online quiz, visit MyFitnessPal's app to learn more about the "Less Sweet, More Heart" campaign and find inspiration for low sugar meals and simple sugar swaps to try this month. The free app is also available for download via App Store and Google Play. About MyFitnessPal View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/myfitnesspal-encourages-less-sweet-more-heart-for-heart-health-month-301735040.html SOURCE MyFitnessPal |