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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“Natural” sugars are also bad for us, and we should limit our sugar consumption regardless of source. However, things with added sugar are more sugar-dense than things that don’t have added sugar, so it’s easier to eat less and yet also overindulge with sugar.
It’s easier to regulate our natural sugar intake because of the bulk of food relative to the natural sugar content.
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