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“Even though fructose has no immediate effect on blood sugar and insulin, over time -maybe a few years-it is a likely cause of insulin resistance and thus the increased storage of calories as fat. The needle on our fuel-partitioning gauge will point toward fat storage, even if it didn't start out…” quote by Gary Taubes
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“Even though fructose has no immediate effect on blood sugar and insulin, over time -maybe a few years-it is a likely cause of insulin resistance and thus the increased storage of calories as fat. The needle on our fuel-partitioning gauge will point toward fat storage, even if it didn't start out that way.”

Gary Taubes

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Source Book: Good Calories, Bad Calories, 2007

Fructose may not spike sugar instantly but can cause insulin resistance and fat storage over years.

In simple terms: Fructose can lead to fat gain over time.

Key Takeaway

Watch long‑term sugar intake.

Themes

nutrition health metabolism

Mood

analytical informative

Type

scientific educational

When to use this quote

  • diet planning
  • weight management
  • medical research
  • public health policy

Key Concepts

insulin resistance energy balance

Questions to Reflect On

  • What alternatives to fructose are healthier?
  • How to balance short‑term and long‑term effects?
A Different Perspective

Individual metabolism varies; other factors matter.

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