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But what happens if you decide to eat a Twinkie now?
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Well, you might not realize what this little cake could be doing to your body.
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You could end up consuming too much sugar.
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Of these 32 grams of the sweet stuff, 31 grams areadded sugar.
The issue with added sugar?
So you’re already going to blow through that recommended limit on these cakes.
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You could gain weight.
Another downside to all that pesky sugar that comes in Twinkies?
It can lead you to pack on the pounds.
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You won’t be able to ditch any unwantedbelly fatand instead, will just end up adding on more.
You’ll always be hungry.
This, in turn,helps you feel fuller for longer.
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Your blood pressure can raise.
Your mood can change.
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