IS THERE SUCH A THING AS "GOOD SUGAR"?
IS THERE SUCH A THING AS “GOOD SUGAR”? Sugar is everywhere—from the natural sweetness in fruits to the added sugars in packaged snacks. But when it comes to health, the story isn’t as simple as “good” versus “bad.” So, is there really such a thing as good sugar ? Let’s unpack this. Many people believe that sugar from natural sources, like a fruit smoothie, is “good,” while sugar from cakes or biscuits is “bad.” In reality, from a calorie and blood sugar perspective, your body treats sugars from fruit smoothies, cakes, or honey in much the same way, once digested, they contribute similar amounts of energy and can cause similar glucose spikes. A glucose spike happens when the sugar level in your blood shoots up quickly after eating, especially from foods like sugary drinks, sweets, or white bread or simply carbs. However, the way sugar is packaged in food matters a lot for your health, and this is where the difference between naturally occurring sugars and added sugars comes in. N...