Arctyc38

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.

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