Are you addicted to packaged juices? Have you been gulping down tetra packs of beverages and colas without any guilt? Are you one of those who has swapped your regular beverages for sugar-free drinks,
but noticed no difference?
Do you constantly keep worrying about how much sugar you or your kids can consume? Are you worried about how the sugar you consume is affecting your body?
Dr. Pranav Ghody, Consultant Endocrinologist & Diabetologist, Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai speaks to FPJ about what's good sugar, how much sugar is okay for adults, senior citizens and kids on a daily basis, and which is worse: drinking or eating sugar.
What are the different types of sugar?
Sugars mainly fall into three categories: Glucose, fructose, and sucrose. Natural sugars, such as fructose in fruits and honey and lactose in milk, come packaged with nutrients like fiber, vitamins, and minerals, which help the body handle them better.
Processed white sugar (sucrose) is refined and stripped of fiber and nutrients, causing quicker spikes in blood sugar.
Natural sugars can be relatively healthier due to their nutritional context, but they are still sugars and should be consumed in moderation, not freely assumed to be " safe.< p fetchpriority="low" loading="lazy">
