There are so many fad diets over the past years that it is quite difficult to note which of these are backed by science. It is important to do your own research as to whether or not a particular diet trend is indeed beneficial. Furthermore, you have to ask yourself if there are any potential risks to it.
One particular fad worth mentioning is the consumption of sugars from fruits. While it is true that all fruits contain some form of natural sugars, we can never really be sure since our body metabolizes processed sugar differently from fruit sugars.
It is important to note these differences since fruit sugar may be proven beneficial for those with diabetes. Of course, they could always benefit from eating fruits. However, misinformation can lead to the overconsumption of sugars from fruits, which may be associated with certain risks.
With that in mind, it is imperative that we start with the two types of sugar, which are glucose and fructose. Proportions may vary but fruits typically have 50 percent glucose and 50 percent fructose. Glucose is responsible for raising blood sugar so that the body is able to utilize insulin and metabolize it. On the other hand, fructose, which is sugar from fruits, is not capable of raising blood sugar because the liver is capable of breaking it down.
These sugars are actually used by manufacturers in food production but in their various forms, namely: high-fructose corn syrup, galactose, fructose, corn syrup, maltose and sucrose. These sugars undergo processing and manufacturers tend to overuse them in foods.
There are potential risks of consuming these sugars. For one, refined and added fructose can pose a higher risk of health conditions for diabetic people and those who suffer from heart diseases.
While people with diabetes can consume fruits with no worries of any health risks, it is worth reiterating that whole fruit is better than processed or packaged fruit. Moreover, it is important to be wary of how people with rare conditions may respond to sugars from certain types of fruit.
Fruits are indeed sweet and they do better when it comes to satisfying one’s sweet tooth. Furthermore, they also have less sugar content as compared to sweet snacks.