Sugar in fruits

Myth: Fruits Contains Too Much Sugar

It is no news that fruit has recently developed a bad status with huge concerns emanating from the amount of sugar fruit contains. Naturally, mangoes, bananas, grapes, and cherries are been pointed out because of their “higher sugar content per serving” compared to their small “sugary” counterparts, melons, and berries.

So what do you need to know about the sugar in fruits? Do read the article below.

The Sugar in Fruits: fructose and glucose

Fruits in general, contain two naturally occurring sugars, fructose,and glucose. These sugars exist without any added sugar or processing. Fruits with naturally occurring sugar, contain fiber or protein, which allows that naturally occurring sugar to be digested and assimilated at a slower rate, compared to added sugar (refined sugar), which is metabolized very quickly.The sugars in fruit, fructose, and glucose, are required by our bodiesto function properly. Our bodies depend on glucose for energy. Glucose can be likened to the aviation fuel to an airplane, the fuel we need to reason, move, and breathe.

Is The Serving of Fruits ever excessive?

A serving of fruit is roughly 15-20g of sugar which is not excessive for the needs of our bodies, compared to soft drinks. For instance, our brains need a minimum of 120g of carbohydrates to function daily. The portion size will definitely change depending on the fruit,but even if it is a very large mango with 30g of sugar, is still a reasonable amount of fuel for your body. In today's world, a majority of people do not eat enough fruit or don't consume fruits at all. The idea is to eat more and more fruits every day, irrespective ofthe quantity, which means the serving of fruits is never excessive.

The Nutrients In Fruits

Fruit also contains other healthy nutrients like vitamins, minerals, fibers, and phytochemicals. All whole fruit contains soluble and insoluble fiber, both of which are incredibly vital for GI function. A large number of our vitamins and minerals can be found in a variety of colored fruits. Phytochemicals, chemicals, or compounds that are found in plants that give them their color, taste, and smell, are exceptionally important for our overall health and well-being. Lots of evidence points to the fact that they can help with inhibiting cancer growth and inflammation, Improve brain, eye, and skinhealth, lower blood pressure, and increase longevity.

A study published in the journal Nutrition in 2019 suggested that low fruit intake may cause one in seven deaths from heart disease. Low fruit consumption resulted in almost 2 million deaths from cardiovascular disease, 1 million deaths from stroke, and 500,000 deaths from heart disease worldwide every year. We need to eat fruits every day for our overall health!

THE BOTTOM LINE

Do not cut out fruits from your diet. No one should be scared of consuming fruits, because fruit sugars are healthy and are necessary for the proper functioning of the body. All you need do is to eat less refined sugars, and eat more fruits every day, for better health and glow.

REFERENCE LINKS

https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/fill-up-on-phytochemicals

https://www.stylist.co.uk/fitness-health/nutrition/sugar-fruit-low-sugar-diet/543319

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