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Alairissa
Alairissa Posts: 160 Member
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Should sugar from fruits be considered equal to processed sugar? Thanks for your help.

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  • calisunrise
    calisunrise Posts: 307
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    fructose =/= saccharose, therefore the answer is NO
  • farway
    farway Posts: 1,264 Member
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    The answer is YES for calories, whilst plain old granulated sugar is obvious calorie gain, do not ignore fruit sugars, they are all the same once on your hips

    Obviously eating an apple is better for your health, teeth &weight than eating a bar of chocolate, the sugars are the same in the end and should not be ignored
  • bizco
    bizco Posts: 1,949 Member
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    From a calorie standpoint, yes.

    From a nutrition standpoint, no.

    As long as most of your sugars are coming from whole foods (fruit, vegetables, milk, etc.) don't worry about it too much. Stay within your total calorie limit and you'll be fine.
  • phillis86
    phillis86 Posts: 3
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    From a calorie standpoint, yes.

    From a nutrition standpoint, no.

    ^^ this
    however, at the end of the day, sugar is sugar and it doesnt discriminate!
  • Alairissa
    Alairissa Posts: 160 Member
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    Thanks for your help.

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