{"id":22990,"date":"2021-05-26T18:56:32","date_gmt":"2021-05-26T18:56:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=22990"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"is-fruit-sugar-bad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-fruit-sugar-bad\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Fruit Sugar Bad? Here\u2019s Why You Shouldn&#8217;t Worry About Your Daily Fruit Intake"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-fruit-sugar-bad\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-fruit-sugar-bad\/#Which_Sugar_Is_In_Fruits\" >Which Sugar Is In Fruits?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-fruit-sugar-bad\/#If_Sugar_Is_Bad_Why_Is_Fruit_Good\" >If Sugar Is Bad, Why Is Fruit Good?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-fruit-sugar-bad\/#Whole_Fruits_Contain_Fiber\" >Whole Fruits Contain Fiber<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-fruit-sugar-bad\/#Whole_Fruits_Have_Significant_Amounts_Of_Water\" >Whole Fruits Have Significant Amounts Of Water<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-fruit-sugar-bad\/#Chewing_Resistance\" >Chewing Resistance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-fruit-sugar-bad\/#Fruits_Are_Packed_With_Nutrients\" >Fruits Are Packed With Nutrients<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-fruit-sugar-bad\/#Fiber\" >Fiber<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-fruit-sugar-bad\/#Vitamin_A\" >Vitamin A<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-fruit-sugar-bad\/#Vitamin_C\" >Vitamin C<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-fruit-sugar-bad\/#Calcium\" >Calcium<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-fruit-sugar-bad\/#Folate_Folic_Acid\" >Folate (Folic Acid)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-fruit-sugar-bad\/#Sodium\" >Sodium<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-fruit-sugar-bad\/#Iron\" >Iron<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-fruit-sugar-bad\/#Potassium\" >Potassium<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-fruit-sugar-bad\/#Why_Fruit_Sugar_Is_Bad_For_You\" >Why Fruit Sugar Is Bad For You<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-fruit-sugar-bad\/#Intolerance\" >Intolerance<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-fruit-sugar-bad\/#Essential_Fructosuria\" >Essential Fructosuria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-fruit-sugar-bad\/#Hereditary_Fructose_Intolerance\" >Hereditary Fructose Intolerance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-fruit-sugar-bad\/#Fructose_Malabsorption\" >Fructose Malabsorption<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-fruit-sugar-bad\/#Low_Carb_Diets\" >Low Carb Diets<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-fruit-sugar-bad\/#The_Problem_With_Canned_Fruits_And_Fruit_Juices\" >The Problem With Canned Fruits And Fruit Juices<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-fruit-sugar-bad\/#High_Fructose_Corn_Syrup\" >High Fructose Corn Syrup<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-fruit-sugar-bad\/#Artificial_Colors\" >Artificial Colors<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-fruit-sugar-bad\/#How_To_Read_The_Fruit_Can_Label_Correctly\" >How To Read The Fruit Can Label Correctly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-fruit-sugar-bad\/#Overeating_Canned_Fruits_And_Juices\" >Overeating Canned Fruits And Juices<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-fruit-sugar-bad\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-fruit-sugar-bad\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-fruit-sugar-bad\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An apple a day keeps the doctor away.\u2019 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have heard this phrase more times than you care to remember. It is common knowledge that fruits are healthy, and incorporating them into your diet is a sure way to keep diseases at bay. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nonetheless, fruits contain natural sugars.\u00a0 Is fruit sugar bad? Do you ever wonder if these sugars are good for you? Have you, at some point, stopped eating fruits bec<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ause of the high sugar content? Well, here is why you shouldn&#8217;t worry about your daily fruit intake.<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Is_Fruit_Sugar_Bad\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Is_Fruit_Sugar_Bad\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Sugar_Is_In_Fruits\"><\/span><strong>Which Sugar Is In Fruits?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fruits contain natural sugars. As a matter of fact, they have more sugars than most whole foods. The sugars found in fruits are a mix of fructose, sucrose, and glucose. Sucrose is part glucose and part fructose (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/compound\/Sucrose\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Both glucose and fructose are simple sugars or monosaccharides (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5174139\/\">1<\/a>)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These sugars are metabolized differently, even though they provide the same amount of calories.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glucose is digested, absorbed, then taken to the liver, and released into the bloodstream to be used as energy (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK560599\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). By contrast, all metabolic processes of fructose are done in the liver<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fructose is also known as fruit <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthiest-sugar\/\">sugars<\/a>. It occurs naturally in fruits, honey, certain vegetables such as peas and zucchini,\u00a0 and fruit juices. Natural fructose, the one from fruits and vegetables, is good for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, processed forms of fructose, such as those found in Agave syrup and high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS), may adversely affect your health (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/16366738\/\">2<\/a>)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. HFCS is primarily found in sodas, cereals, and fruit drinks. This is because they have a high concentration of fructose compared to fresh fruits and vegetables, which have minimal fructose concentration. Ingesting excess amounts of fructose can contribute to metabolic disorders. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As earlier mentioned, all metabolic processes of fructose are done in the liver. For this reason, when you consume excess fructose, you overload your liver, and it will start turning the extra fructose into fat. This could lead to conditions such as heart diseases, diabetes, and obesity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note that whole fruits have relatively low amounts of fructose, and rarely do they cause any health concerns, however much you take them. On the other hand, added sugars have high fructose content and need to be taken with caution.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/fructose-vs-sucrose\/\">Fructose Vs. Sucrose: Which Is The Healthier Option?<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Is_Fruit_Sugar_Bad\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33071 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-4880-1024x576.png\" alt=\"which sugar is in fruits\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-4880.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-4880-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-4880.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-4880.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_Sugar_Is_Bad_Why_Is_Fruit_Good\"><\/span><strong>If Sugar Is Bad, Why Is Fruit Good?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It gets confusing when you are told to cut back on sugar but eat more fruit, yet fruits contain sugars. As opposed to added sugars, the sugar in fruits, fructose, is harmful only when taken in excess.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is almost impossible to eat so much fruit that you have a fructose overload. The daily fruit intake recommendation is at least 400grams per day or five servings of 80 grams each (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3831687\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This is equivalent to half of a large avocado or grapefruit or two large handfuls of grapes. The fructose content in this is too little to cause any adverse effects.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But, you have to take caution if you have fructose malabsorption as your body may not be able to absorb fructose from fruits and vegetables completely. The result of this is bloating, cramping, and diarrhea (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23739630\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The following are reasons why it is impossible to overeat fruits.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whole_Fruits_Contain_Fiber\"><\/span><b>Whole Fruits Contain Fiber<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First of all, whole fruits have high fiber content, making them very filling. You will feel full after taking just a few pieces of fruit, consequently lowering the chances of fructose overload.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Secondly, the high fiber content in fruits makes it take a long time to digest thereby, reducing the chances of overloading your liver with fructose.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two types of fiber, namely, soluble and insoluble fiber <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5883628\/\">4<\/a>)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Soluble fiber mixes easily with water to form a gel-like substance that slows down the process of digestion. Such fiber is found in foods such as legumes and nuts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fruits contain insoluble fibers which repel water. Such kind of fiber gives bulk to the food, slows digestion, and eases movement through the digestive tract. Slow digestion means that sugar (fructose) gets to your liver slowly. When too much fructose hits your liver at once, your liver overworks, forming fat from the excess fructose in a process called lipogenesis (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC1083868\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This isn\u2019t likely to happen when you eat whole fruits.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Is_Fruit_Sugar_Bad\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31690 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/6-6-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"whole fruits contain fiber\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/6-6.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/6-6-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/6-6.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/6-6-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/6-6.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whole_Fruits_Have_Significant_Amounts_Of_Water\"><\/span><b>Whole Fruits Have Significant Amounts Of Water<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The thought of having chilled grapes or watermelon on a hot day is refreshing. These fruits have high water content and low-calorie density. The high <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-rules-to-help-you-start-an-effective-30-day-water-challenge\/\">water<\/a> content in these fruits makes it impossible to overeat them. Your tummy will be full of water after eating just a few pieces.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To illustrate, grapes have a high water content of about 81.3g per 100 grams.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> They are low in calories, with only 67g per 100 grams<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This high water content makes grapes very filling. You can only eat a few pieces, hence reducing the number of calories you can take.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conversely, you are more likely to overeat prunes. Although high in fiber, prunes have a low water content of only 30g per 100grams unit<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whole fruits are advantageous to you as they help you consume fewer calories while still meeting your nutritional needs. Additionally, whole fruits, whether dried, canned, or frozen, have low-calorie counts but are still loaded with essential nutrients such as potassium and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vitamins-for-weight-loss\/\">vitamin C<\/a> which are good for your health (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6315720\/#:~:text=Whole%20fruits%20(e.g.%2C%20fresh%2C,to%20support%20a%20wide%20range\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you struggle to even flirt with the idea of giving up your favorite foods or working out till your legs give way \u2013 BetterMe app is here to breathe a fresh perspective into the way you view the weight loss process! Check out the app and <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Is_Fruit_Sugar_Bad\">experience the fun side of fitness and dieting<\/a> with BetterMe!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chewing_Resistance\"><\/span><b>Chewing Resistance<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you know that eating fast, taking large bites of food, and swallowing quickly promotes overeating and consequently weight gain<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may be wondering if this affects fructose absorption in the body. Well, whole fruits have a high fiber and water content which has a significant chewing resistance. <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/dextrose-vs-sugar\/\">Eating a whole fruit<\/a> requires you to chew slowly, chew more, and for a long time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This causes you to eat slowly. The result of this is that very little fructose reaches the liver at a go. The liver, therefore, is not overworked. In addition to this, chewing resistance makes you feel full faster. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is, howev<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">er, not influenced by the amount of food in your stomach rather by the state of your mind<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Is_Fruit_Sugar_Bad\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31592 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4366-1024x576.png\" alt=\"is fruit sugar bad\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4366.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4366-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4366.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4366.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fruits_Are_Packed_With_Nutrients\"><\/span><b>Fruits Are Packed With Nutrients<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a reason why fruits and vegetables are vital ingredients of a healthy diet. Fruits contain essential minerals, vitamins, fibers, phytochemicals, and other nutrients that you need to remain healthy. Eating fruits lowers your risks of obesity, heart attack, diabetes, and other serious diseases. Here are some important nutrients found in fruits.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fiber\"><\/span><strong>Fiber<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fruits are rich in both soluble and insoluble fibers. Fiber is essential for several reasons.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Promotes healthy weight<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 High fiber fruits have low-calorie density hence help in weight reduction. Plus, fiber (both soluble and on-soluble) slows down digestion making you feel fuller for more extended periods.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Blood sugar control<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Fiber helps maintain healthy blood sugar levels since it takes your body a long time to break down high fiber food. Therefore, there is no spike in blood sugar because of too much sugar intake or drop because of inadequate sugar intake. This is beneficial, especially to individuals who have diabetes (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5883628\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Aids with constipation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Fiber helps food move through the digestive tract since it adds bulk to it, stimulating the intestines in the process.\u00a0 Fruits rich in fiber include apples (2g) and bananas (4.62g)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vitamin_A\"><\/span><strong>Vitamin A<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fruits such as <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-mangoes-fattening\/\">mangoes<\/a> and cantaloupes are rich in <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/13-essential-vitamins\/\">Vitamin A<\/a>. Vitamin A is essential for cell growth, healthy vision, and strong immunity (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminA-HealthProfessional\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vitamin_C\"><\/span><strong>Vitamin C<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fruits such as oranges, lemon, and lime are excellent sources of vitamin C. This vitamin is essential for keeping your gums and teeth healthy. It is also needed to repair body tissues, heal wounds, and limit free radicals\u2019 cell damage (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminC-HealthProfessional\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calcium\"><\/span><strong>Calcium<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fruits rich in calcium include oranges and kiwis. Calcium is good for healthy teeth and bones. It is also needed for the optimal functioning of nerves and muscles (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Calcium-HealthProfessional\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Folate_Folic_Acid\"><\/span><strong>Folate (Folic Acid)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Folate helps with the development of a healthy brain and spinal cord. Fruits rich in folate include mangoes and pomegranates<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Is_Fruit_Sugar_Bad\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30801 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4219-1024x576.png\" alt=\"is fruit sugar bad\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4219.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4219-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4219.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4219.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sodium\"><\/span><strong>Sodium<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sodium is needed for normal cell functioning in the body. You can get sodium from fruits such as tomatoes and olives<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Iron\"><\/span><strong>Iron<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need iron for healthy blood and normal cell functioning. Fruits rich in iron include apricots and pomegranates (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Iron-HealthProfessional\/#:~:text=Iron%20is%20a%20mineral%20that,to%20the%20tissues%20%5B1%5D.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Potassium\"><\/span><strong>Potassium<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To maintain healthy blood pressure. You need potassium. Fruit sources of potassium include dates, bananas, and honeydews (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Potassium-HealthProfessional\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Fruit_Sugar_Is_Bad_For_You\"><\/span><strong>Why Fruit Sugar Is Bad For You<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although fruits are healthy additions to your diet, there are some instances where fruit sugars are harmful to you. Here are situations where you may need to avoid fruit sugars.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Intolerance\"><\/span><b>Intolerance<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fruit sugar intolerance is when a person is unable to digest or absorb fructose (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3934501\/\">5<\/a>)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Symptoms for this condition include bloating and diarrhea. There are three types of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-does-sugar-do-to-your-body\/\">fructose<\/a> intolerance.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Essential_Fructosuria\"><\/span><b>Essential Fructosuria<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People with this type of fructose intolerance lack the enzyme hepatic fructokinase that breaks down fructose (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rarediseases.info.nih.gov\/diseases\/6471\/essential-fructosuria\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0 A person may have this condition and not be aware of it. It is a recessive disorder, relatively harmless, and many individuals who have it are asymptomatic and don\u2019t usually require treatment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Is_Fruit_Sugar_Bad\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32129 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-4572-1024x576.png\" alt=\"is fruit sugar bad\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-4572.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-4572-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-4572.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-4572.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hereditary_Fructose_Intolerance\"><\/span><b>Hereditary Fructose Intolerance<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a more severe type of fructose intolerance. A person with hereditary fructose intolerance cannot digest fructose and any other fructose precursor<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, such people have no fructose-1 phosphate aldolase enzyme that digests fructose. Lack of this enzyme causes fructose to accumulate in the liver and kidneys. This may sometimes be fatal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symptoms of this condition include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irritability<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poor feeding in children<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excessive sleepiness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Convulsion<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vomiting<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fructose_Malabsorption\"><\/span><b>Fructose Malabsorption<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">T<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">his type of fructose intolerance is characterized by the inability to absorb or digest fructose. As a result, the fructose passes down to the large intestines, causing painful digestion, abdominal pains, and bloating (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21913161\/\">8<\/a>)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People with fructose malabsorption are also often sensitive to other sugars such as monosaccharides and disaccharides.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Is_Fruit_Sugar_Bad\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31578 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-3868-1024x576.png\" alt=\"is fruit sugar bad\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-3868.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-3868-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-3868.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-3868.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/h4>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Low_Carb_Diets\"><\/span><b>Low Carb Diets<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Normally, people on a low-carb diet tend to avoid fruits. Low-carb dieters avoid fruit because they believe that fruits are high in carbs, primarily sugars such as fructose, glucose, and sucrose.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fruit sugar may not be ideal for you when on a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/low-carb-vs-vegan-diet\/\">low-carb diet<\/a>. Low-carb dieters eat foods rich in protein, vegetables, and healthy fats.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to eat fruit when on a low-carb diet, consider healthy fruit servings. For example, you can eat a serving of watermelon which has a very low carb percentage of only 7.55g per 100grams (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/167765\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Watermelon also has high water content and is rich in fiber which will satiate you while providing minimal calories.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/agave-nectar-vs-honey\/\">Agave Nectar Vs. Honey: Tracking Down A Healthier Way To Sweeten Up Your Cup Of Joe<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Is_Fruit_Sugar_Bad\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30666 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/5-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"is fruit sugar bad\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/5-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/5-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/5-2.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/5-2-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/5-2.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Problem_With_Canned_Fruits_And_Fruit_Juices\"><\/span><strong>The Problem With Canned Fruits And Fruit Juices<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although canned fruits and fruit juices provide a convenient way to eat your fruit, they may not be the healthiest. Even then, canned fruits still have some advantages.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For instance, fruits rich in vitamin C preserve their vitamin content longer when canned. Storing whole fruits might be challenging as some vitamins such as Ascorbic acid tend to diminish with continued exposure to air.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The nutrient content in whole fruits also degrades when these fruits are transported from one point to another or put in storage for a long time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The downside of tinned fruits is that they may have unhealthy additives in them. Such additives include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"High_Fructose_Corn_Syrup\"><\/span><b>High Fructose Corn Syrup<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most canned fruits are usually coated with syrup which contains a lot of added sugars. A lot of times, corn syrup is used.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corn syrup is the most common and also the most dangerous ingredient in packed fruits. High fructose corn syrup (HFCS), an artificial sugar made from corn syrup,\u00a0 is commonly used because it is cheap to make, sweeter, and mixes quite easily with other ingredients.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High fructose corn syrup is dangerous to your health. First, it may mess with your metabolism, putting you at risk of diabetes and heart disease (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/20693348\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Secondly, high fructose consumption puts you at risk of fatty liver disease. Ingesting canned fruits soaked in HFCS is hazardous to your liver. Excess fructose leads to increased liver fat. If this fat accumulates, you are likely to suffer from fatty liver disease (<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/20693348\/\">16<\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When buying canned fruits, be sure to carefully read the label. Go for fruits packed in their own juice or water instead of syru<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">p.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Is_Fruit_Sugar_Bad\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31460 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4310-1024x576.png\" alt=\"is fruit sugar bad\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4310.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4310-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4310.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4310.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Artificial_Colors\"><\/span><b>Artificial Colors<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">t is prudent to read through the labels of all canned fruits and juices you buy. Some of them have artificial colors added to them to make the fruits more appealing. Some juices even have dyes added to them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Artificial dyes and colors might be harmful to your health. These dyes are usually made from coal or petroleum. What\u2019s more, yellow and red artificial food colors are said to be carcinogenic and can cause hypersensitivity reactions (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23026007\/#:~:text=Red%203%20causes%20cancer%20in,with%20benzidine%20or%20other%20carcinogens.&amp;text=Numerous%20microbiological%20and%20rodent%20studies%20of%20Yellow%205%20were%20positive%20for%20genotoxicity.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0 You may not want such substances in your body.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Whether you\u2019re a workout beast or just a beginner making your first foray into the world of fitness and dieting \u2013 BetterMe has a lot to offer to both newbies and experts! Install the app and <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Is_Fruit_Sugar_Bad\">experience the versatility first-hand<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Read_The_Fruit_Can_Label_Correctly\"><\/span><strong>How To Read The Fruit Can Label Correctly<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">S<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ometimes, manufacturers don&#8217;t expressly say that their products have artificial dyes, sweeteners, or other harmful additives in an obvious way on the labels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To pick a healthy product, go through the list of ingredients on the label. Manufacturers always list the ingredients systematically.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ingredients are listed according to volume. The first ingredient in the list has the highest percentage, while the last one has the smallest percentage. If a product\u2019s main ingredient is water, then water (aqua) will be first on the list. Additives are usually masked with vague names such as \u2018flavors.\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most canned fruits and juices have additives, be it sweeteners or dyes. For this reason, to be safe, limit the number of canned products you consume, or be choosy about the ones you select.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overeating_Canned_Fruits_And_Juices\"><\/span><strong>Overeating Canned Fruits And Juices<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canned fruits and fruit juices are devoid of fiber, unlike whole fruits. This means low chewing resistance. When eating canned fruits, you realize that you chew faster and eat a lot before feeling full. You end up eating a huge fruit serving, compared to if you were eating whole fruits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Imagine the amount of fructose you ingest if the fruit was soaked in HFCS.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fruits are healthy additions to your <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/1200-calorie-keto-meal-plan\/\">diet<\/a>. Even though excessive sugar is dangerous, fruit sugars are healthy. So, don&#8217;t be scared to eat your apples along with your breakfast. The apple sugar content is healthy for you and just enough to fuel your day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Is_Fruit_Sugar_Bad\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Gif_Blue-1.gif\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><b>DISCLAIMER:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any medical conditions. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5174139\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A review of recent evidence relating to sugars, insulin resistance, and diabetes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2016, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/16366738\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adverse effects of dietary fructose<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2015, pubmed.mcbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Calcium-HealthProfessional\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calcium<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2021, ods.od.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5883628\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dietary fiber intake and Type 2 Diabetes mellitus: An Umbrella Review of meta-analyses<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3934501\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dietary fructose intolerance, fructan intolerance, and FODMAPS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2015, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7441786\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effects of consuming sugars and alternative sweeteners during pregnancy on maternal and child health<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. (2018, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23739630\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fructose malabsorption syndrome<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0(2013, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21913161\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fructose Malabsorption in children<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0(2013, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nih.gov\/news-events\/nih-research-matters\/how-high-fructose-intake-may-trigger-fatty-liver-disease\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How high fructose intake may trigger fatty liver disease<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3831687\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increasing fruits and vegetable consumption: Challenges and opportunities<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2013, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Iron-HealthProfessional\/#:~:text=Iron%20is%20a%20mineral%20that,to%20the%20tissues%20%5B1%5D.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Iron<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2021, ods.od.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC1083868\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mechanisms of nutritional and hormonal regulation of lipogenesis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2001, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK560599\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physiology, Glucose Metabolism<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Potassium-HealthProfessional\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Potassium<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2021, ods.od.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/compound\/Sucrose\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sucrose<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2021, pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/20693348\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sugar-sweetened beverages and risk of metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes: a meta-analysis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2010, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23026007\/#:~:text=Red%203%20causes%20cancer%20in,with%20benzidine%20or%20other%20carcinogens.&amp;text=Numerous%20microbiological%20and%20rodent%20studies%20of%20Yellow%205%20were%20positive%20for%20genotoxicity.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toxicology of food dyes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2012, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminA-HealthProfessional\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin A<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2021, ods.od.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminC-HealthProfessional\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin C <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2021,ods.od.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/167765\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watermelon, raw<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, fdc.nal.usda.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6315720\/#:~:text=Whole%20fruits%20(e.g.%2C%20fresh%2C,to%20support%20a%20wide%20range\">Whole fruits and fruit fiber emerging health effects<\/a> (2018, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u2018An apple a day keeps the doctor away.\u2019 You have heard this phrase more times than you care to remember. It is common knowledge that fruits are healthy, and incorporating them into your diet is a sure way to keep diseases at bay. Nonetheless, fruits contain natural sugars.\u00a0 Is fruit sugar bad? Do you ever [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":41,"featured_media":22993,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"coauthors":[122,87],"class_list":["post-22990","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nutrition"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.2.1 (Yoast SEO v25.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Is Fruit Sugar Bad? 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It is common knowledge that fruits are healthy, and incorporating them into your diet is a sure way to keep diseases at bay. <\/span><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Nonetheless, fruits contain natural sugars.\u00a0 Is fruit sugar bad? Do you ever wonder if these sugars are good for you? Have you, at some point, stopped eating fruits bec<\/span><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">ause of the high sugar content? Well, here is why you shouldn't worry about your daily fruit intake.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><strong>Which Sugar Is In Fruits?<\/strong><\/h2>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Fruits contain natural sugars. As a matter of fact, they have more sugars than most whole foods. The sugars found in fruits are a mix of fructose, sucrose, and glucose. 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Here\u2019s Why You Shouldn&#8217;t Worry About Your Daily Fruit Intake","dateModified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-fruit-sugar-bad\/"},"wordCount":2783,"commentCount":0,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-fruit-sugar-bad\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/shutterstock_1374867941.jpg","articleSection":["Nutrition"],"inLanguage":"en-US","articleBody":"<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An apple a day keeps the doctor away.\u2019 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have heard this phrase more times than you care to remember. It is common knowledge that fruits are healthy, and incorporating them into your diet is a sure way to keep diseases at bay. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nonetheless, fruits contain natural sugars.\u00a0 Is fruit sugar bad? Do you ever wonder if these sugars are good for you? Have you, at some point, stopped eating fruits bec<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ause of the high sugar content? Well, here is why you shouldn't worry about your daily fruit intake.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Which Sugar Is In Fruits?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fruits contain natural sugars. As a matter of fact, they have more sugars than most whole foods. The sugars found in fruits are a mix of fructose, sucrose, and glucose. Sucrose is part glucose and part fructose (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/compound\/Sucrose\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Both glucose and fructose are simple sugars or monosaccharides (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5174139\/\">1<\/a>)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These sugars are metabolized differently, even though they provide the same amount of calories.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glucose is digested, absorbed, then taken to the liver, and released into the bloodstream to be used as energy (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK560599\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). By contrast, all metabolic processes of fructose are done in the liver<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fructose is also known as fruit <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/ ..."},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-fruit-sugar-bad\/","url":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-fruit-sugar-bad\/","name":"Is Fruit Sugar Bad? 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