As a dietitian, I often hear concerns about fruit — especially its sugar content. Many people tell me they avoid fruit to cut back on sugar. While it’s important to be mindful of added sugars, the natural sugars in whole fruit are a different story. Let’s break down why fruit isn’t the health risk it’s often made out to be.

According to the American Heart Association, no more than 6% of your daily calories should come from added sugars. That’s because too much added sugar is linked to serious health risks, including heart disease, fatty liver disease, and type 2 diabetes. Common sources of added sugar in the American diet include soda, energy drinks, cookies, ice cream, pastries, sweetened coffee, and candy. Notice that fruit isn’t on this list — and for good reason. Here’s why fruit’s na

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