UNDERSTANDING FRUIT & SUGARS
SHOULD YOU BE WORRIED ABOUT CONSUMING TOO MANY FRUITS DUE TO THEIR SUGAR CONTENT?
Let’s dig a little deeper on this topic! There are two different types of sugar - natural sugar and refined sugar.
Natural sugars are naturally occurring in foods. Research shows that these sugars are NOT linked to negative heath concerns and completely safe to eat. Think of fruits, starchy vegetables as well as whole carbohydrates (such as brown rice, whole grain pasta, etc..).
Refined sugars are processed sugars and are the sugars you should aim to reduce (not fully eliminate) in your daily diet. Research shows that over consumption of refined sugars can be linked to negative health concerns when consumed OFTEN. Foods that contain these sugars include cookies, cakes, lollies, etc...
So you might be wondering… should you lower fruit due to its sugar content?
NO!
The sugars in fruit are not considered unsafe. If you are worried about your sugar consumption, try to limit your sugar intake from REFINED sugars such as cakes and lollies. Fruits provide us with an abundance of vitamins and minerals. It is high in fibre to help aid our digestion and keep us full for longer too. Therefore.. do not be scared to eat your fruit!
The other great thing about consuming fruit on a daily basis is that they are super low in calories. This is amazing if you are in a calorie deficit as it will increase your food volume (which is going to keep you full for longer). Check out the calorie content for the below fruits, per 100 grams…
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