does sugar from fruit "count?"

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mayganr
mayganr Posts: 3
in Food and Nutrition
I am 21 grams over for my sugar..
but I believe it's because I had a lot of fruit today...
Should I be worried?

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  • AJ_G
    AJ_G Posts: 4,158 Member
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    Unless you have diabetes or a reason to avoid sugar, then the amount of sugar you consume is inconsequential, as long as you are not exceeding your carbohydrate goal. Sugar from fruit is the same as sugar from a can of soda, the fruit just happens to contain fiber and micronutrients that can be beneficial to meet your daily goal.
  • OMGSugarOHNOS
    OMGSugarOHNOS Posts: 204 Member
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    Should I be worried?

    Yes, 21 g is a ton to be over. You should refrain from all sugars from the next couple of days then slowly ease it back in. Good luck!
  • toddis
    toddis Posts: 941 Member
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    Some agencies suggest limiting ADDED sugars to less than a certain amount per day. I wouldn't be too concerned.

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