The average American consumes an average of 150 pounds of sugar every year first and foremost through soft drinks. Secondly, through the addition of sugar in processed foods. Sugar is everywhere: tomato sauce, mustard, bread, frozen dinners, canned soup and coffee creamer. Commercial cereals contain as much as 2 tablespoons of sugar in one serving. A 12-ounce bottle of soda contains as much as 9-11 teaspoons of refined sugar.