Understanding the Impact of Natural and Added Sugars on Health
Are all sugars created equal? Are some sugars worse for your health than others? In this article, we will explore the role of sugars between natural and added sugars. You will learn how sugars affect your body, both natural and added, and you will be able to identify them on food labels. By the end of the article, you will be better equipped to understand the difference between sugars. Understanding Sugars: Basics and Definitions What is sugar? Sugar is one of the carbohydrates which naturally found on many foods or sometimes added on processed foods and beverages. It has sweet taste, is very common to be found on our daily foods. Sugar can give energy to the body, also play under the metabolism process. Different types of sugar: Natural vs Added sugars The two major categories of sugars are natural sugars and added sugars. Natural sugars are those found naturally in foods, such as fruits, vegetables and dairy products. Natural sugars in fruit, for instance, come packa...