Sugar Isn't Always Bad: Why Fruit Is Different From Candy
An apple and a candy bar both contain sugar. But what comes with that sugar makes a big difference to your health.
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• Whole fruit provides natural sugars along with fiber, vitamins, and essential nutrients, making it a healthier choice than candy and sugary snacks that often contain added sugar with little nutritional value.
A banana can contain as much sugar as a small serving of candy. Yet one is a favorite snack among athletes, while the other is something nutrition experts recommend limiting.
So why is sugar in fruit considered healthy, while sugar in candy gets a bad reputation?
The answer has less to do with the sugar itself and more to do with what you're eating alongside it.
So why is sugar in fruit considered healthy, while sugar in candy gets a bad reputation?
The answer has less to do with the sugar itself and more to do with what you're eating alongside it.
