Heart surgeon Dr Jeremy London explains if fruit sugar and added sugar are the same
Avoiding excessive sugar intake is likely one of the most common advices on maintaining a healthy diet. However, there are many fruits that are loaded with natural sugar, whose consumption is equally encouraged. Sugar present in fruits is chemically the same as added sugar. (Pexel) Also Read | Neurologist Dr Sudhir Kumar shares science-backed ways for healthy weight gain, and things to consider ahead This can look paradoxical to the average person, so to help clear the confusion, Dr Jeremy London, a board-certified heart surgeon with more than 25 years of experience, took to Instagram on July 7 and explained the difference. Is fruit sugar the same as added sugar? Dr London revealed that, chemically speaking, the sugar molecules in fruits and the ones used in desserts are the same. So if extracted and consumed on their own, they will be processed by the body the same way and have the same effects. However, what makes the difference in practice is the packaging of the sugar molecules. It is the nutrients that come along with …
