Understanding the Disadvantages of Eating Jelly
                                
                                
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                                According to the American Heart Association, adults should limit added sugar to a small portion of daily calories, a threshold easily exceeded by consuming just one or two servings of many store-bought jellies. This underscores the significant disadvantages of eating jelly, particularly when it is a highly processed, commercially produced variety.