Does sugar found in fruits such as strawberries differentiate from sugar found in soft drinks? Do they have the same effect on the body healthwise?
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A big difference is not in the sugar it’s in everything else. For example, eating an apple you’re getting lots of fiber, water, and nutrients. This will keep you feeling full and will slow your absorption of sugar. In contrast, if you drink a can of coke you’re getting no fiber or nutrients and so you absorb the sugar very quickly and won’t feel full for long. This is the big difference between the two, it’s not the sugar it’s everything else.
I can only eat about 2 medium size apples at a time which is only about 180 calories and it keeps me full for at least 2 hours. In contrast I could drink lots of pop during the day without feeling full or satisfied at all. This is why drinking pop all day can easily lead to weight gain whereas it is very hard to overeat fruits since they have so much fiber. That being said the occasional soda or candy is fine, it’s all about balance.
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