Carbohydrates
Low fructose fruits
High fructose diet is detrimental to our health, especially when its main sources are sweetened beverages, fruit juices and foods with added sugar. Although eating whole fruit is not known…
Carbohydrates
Are fruit juices healthy?
Although fruit juices are generally a good source of micronutrients and phytochemicals, the negative effects of the high concentrations of sugars they contain outweigh the benefits these nutrients may contribute.
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There is no such thing as healthy fruit juice!
The idea that a fruit juice is healthy was born from misinterpreting the dietary guidelines that recommend 2 whole fruit per day. Fruit juice companies saw the opportunity to market…
Carbohydrates
Is fructose bad for you?
Foods high in fructose, such as refined sugar products, sugar based sodas (soft drinks) and fruit juices, when consumed frequently, have harmful effects in most people. High fructose consumption is…
Carbohydrates
13 reasons why fructose is bad for you
In short, fructose is bad for you if consumed in a concentrated form and in high amounts, but not as a part of whole fruit. For instance, foods high in…