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Whats your take does your body really handle them differently?
Not really your body handles natural sugar in fruit differently than added sugar in soda or candy
Exactly the fiber and nutrients in fruit really change how your body processes the sugar
Fruit has fiber, vitamins and minerals that slow sugar absorption so itβs much less harmful.
Added sugar spikes your blood sugar; fruit sugar comes with nutrients that balance the effect
It depends on quantity eating 5 oranges is different than drinking a can of soda.
The fructose in fruit is accompanied by fiber and antioxidants which help mitigate blood sugar spikes. Added sugars usually lack these benefits.
Your liver processes fructose from fruit more slowly because of the fiber whereas added sugar floods your system quickly.
Makes sense fiber really slows sugar absorption
Overeating fruit could still affect weight or blood sugar, but the risk is far lower than from candies, cakes or soda
Studies show that high added sugar intake is linked to obesity, insulin resistance and heart disease while fruit intake is associated with lower risk of chronic diseases
Nutrient-rich sources like fruit reduce the negative impact compared to refined, added sugars