Fruit Carbohydrates

Whole fruits remain a beneficial component of a healthy diet despite containing carbohydrates. Carbohydrates from whole fruits and vegetables do not have the same metabolic effects as added carbohydrates in processed foods. Randomized controlled trials with crossover designs confirm that the body metabolizes sugars from whole fruits differently than added sugars. The metabolic difference between whole fruit sugars and added sugars is both measurable and significant.