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I thought levels of fructose weren't as important as other qualities, like fiber content. For example, Dates are often referenced as a good fruit option due to
by eikenberry 2y ago
I thought levels of fructose weren't as important as other qualities, like fiber content. For example, Dates are often referenced as a good fruit option due to the high fiber content but that guide doesn't mention fiber at all and has dates in the high fructose category. This seems like standard operating procedure in anything dietary where it is more about a specific aspect of the food and less about communicating well rounded advice.
- lm28469 2y ago> I thought levels of fructose weren't as important as other qualities, like fiber content. > Dates are often referenced as a good fruit option fyi, 100gr of dried dates it like 3 to 4 times the average amount of sugar recommended per day. Just 2 medjool dates and you hit your daily sugar recommendation. At the end of the day your body will have to process the stuff you ingest, if it comes with fibers the digestion will be slower, but if you eat too much of X Y Z day after day it's just a matter of time before your body gives up
- papa_bear 2y agoI believe you'll meet the "Added or Free sugar" recommendation with 2 medjool dates, but AFAIK, the guideline isn't as strict on naturally occurring sugars, if there is any guideline at all aside from general carb consumption. Dates also have a surprisingly low glycemic index for how sweet they are.
- EPWN3D 2y agoDried fruits have the same amount of sugar as fresh, but all the fiber is removed so you absorb all of that sugar. When discussing the nutritional value of fruits and why sugar from fruits isn't "bad" for you, it should be assumed you're discussing fresh and not dried fruit.