Every day we hear the caution to avoid carbs, and some people put fruit on the the top of the no-no list. That might be fiction. The body needs carbs, and fruit is a great source. Here are some common-sense cautions:
A can of soda, for example, has about 40 grams of sugar. “And what else are you getting with that?” Wright asks. “You’re getting no protein, no minerals and no fiber. You get nothing but the sugar and the calories.”
A serving of fruit, by contrast, usually contains no more than 20 grams of sugar, has fiber and has nutrients like vitamin C. As Wright puts it: “You’re getting a lot of bang for your buck.” And fiber and lower sugar amounts can also decrease sugar spikes in blood levels.
Gnawing Questions: Is Sugar from Fruit the Same as Sugar from Candy?
Best to keep juices to a minimum, limit dry fruits, and avoid the candy.
This week, eat well, enjoy good fruits, and remember that an apple a day can still help you keep the doctor away.
Tips from 5 April 2010 to 6 August 2012 are here: Archived Tips
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Rev. Debra Basham
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