The Western diet is packed with sugar, but what does that mean for eating sweet, antioxidant-rich fruits?
to an increased risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. But in the epic rush to avoid sugar, many health-conscious consumers and low-carb dieters are starting to avoid eating fruits because it contains natural sugar. Despite containing sugar, fruits are a part of a healthy diet when eaten in the right portions.Superficially, it could make sense; if you were to look at certain fruits' nutrition labels, they may boast over 20 grams of sugar.
"In fruit, we're getting so much more nutrition [compared to refined sugar]," she adds. Fruit also comes with free-radical-fighting , vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals, water, and fiber. This total package is what makes eating fruit so good for you.Countless studies have found that increased fruit consumption, regardless of the fruit's sugar content, is tied to lower body weight and a lower risk of obesity-associated diseases.
Experts believe it's because when you eat whole fruits, you're also getting plenty of fiber. And this fiber helps you feel full while slowing the digestion of the fruit's sugar . On the other hand, refined sugars are just empty carbs that lack these healthy nutrients, which is the reason why they're metabolized quickly, lack the ability to make you feel full, and contribute to
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