Arctyc38 t1_jeeub56 wrote
The sugar in fruits isn't "good for you". It's just sugar.
Why fresh fruits are good for you is mostly due to all the things they have that aren't sugar. Dietary fiber, vitamins and minerals, moisture content, antioxidants...
The fiber especially has the effect of reducing the glycemic index and increasing your satiety response, meaning that when compared to a processed sugar-containing food, you end up eating less sugar and having it hit your bloodstream more slowly, which reduces stress on your pancreas.
rhiannonla t1_jef5fev wrote
Basically what this means is it takes a longer time for your body to process natural sources of sugar- which is something humans have been doing for millennia. Versus something highly processed that hits the system extremes quick & the body cannot process it quick enough & may lead to diabetes.
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