Eli5: Whats the difference between “processed sugar” and sugar found in fruit, bread and milk etc? arent processed sugar the same sugar molecules as those?

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And more specifically, what is it that makes processed sugar worse than consuming sugar from those products, is it blood sugar spike or something?

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Dietician here, i work with overweight/diabetic patience and socialise in low carb. The sugar molecule remains the same in fruit as in soda. Both raise insulin levels and high insulin levels are linked to over 90% of non infectious chronic diseases. Just because sugar is in fruit does not make it magically good for you!