Every day Quote by Michael Matthews
““According to a meta-analysis of clinical trials evaluating fructose intake, 25 to 40 grams of fructose per day has no negative impact on our health.12 That’s 3 to 6 bananas, 6 to 10 cups of strawberries, 10 to 15 cherries, or 2 to 3 apples per day. Or, as the old advice goes, a few servings of fruit every day. Problems with fructose intake are only seen among those who regularly eat large amounts of refined sugars, like HFCS or sucrose. For instance, a 20-ounce bottle of soda sweetened with HFCS contains about 35 grams of fructose. One gram of sucrose is about half glucose, half fructose, so if you eat a dessert with 50 grams of sugar, you’re getting about 25 grams of fructose. Even agave nectar, which is touted as healthy by many due to its low-glycemic properties, can be as high as 90 percent fructose. Other less processed forms can be as””
About This Quote
Moderate natural fructose from whole fruit is generally safe; problems arise mainly from refined sugars.
In simple terms: Fruit fructose is fine, refined sugar isn’t.
Key Takeaway
Choose whole fruit over sweetened foods.
Themes
nutrition
health
diet
science
Mood
informative
balanced
Type
educational
scientific
When to use this quote
- meal planning
- dietary guidelines
- health education
Key Concepts
fructose metabolism
glycemic index
Questions to Reflect On
- How much fruit is optimal for you?
- Do you track refined sugar intake?
A Different Perspective
Individual tolerance varies; overconsumption of fruit can still add calories.
