For example, most fruits have around 10-20g of sugar per cup of fruit. How is this sugar any different than if I were to eat a granola bar with 10g of added sugar? Or have a drink with added sugar? The USDA says to limit added sugar consumption, but says nothing about limiting regular sugar consumption. Is added sugar chemically any different from sugar found in natural foods?
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fresh fruits have fibers in them that prevent the sugar from being absorbed by the liver. Sugar is harmless in this form, and you can take as much fruit as you want without worrying about your sugar intake
however, sugar without these fibers (example: soda, fruit juice, any product with added sugar really) will be absorbed by the liver and can be harmful if you take too much
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