- Glucose

- Fructose

- High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS)

- Sucrose

Regardless of the type of glucose, if it is not used up in the body, it is likely to accumulate as fat

Sugary drinks can rapidly supply a large amount of glucose into the body, much quicker than food or fresh fruit ingestions

- This rapid increase can cause spikes in the level of blood sugar level

- Some people believe that the spikes may be stressful to the liver

- There is no evidence that this is the case

Conversely, sugar in food and fruits do not cause a similar spike; rather a gentle increase in blood sugar level

- This is due to the presence of fibres and nutrients in food, fruits and vegetables

- They slow down the rate of eating and the rate of absorption of sugar

- Drink fruit juice, soda and other soft drinks in moderation

- Eat more fresh foods, fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains

- Consume less processed foods

- Choose to drink water whenever possible

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