But does this swap make a difference?
Naturally occurring sugars are also found in whole fruit and milk.
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Are Natural Sweeteners Healthier?
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Chan School of Public Health, told Verywell in an email.
Overconsumption of any added sugar can still cause the same health problems, Hu added.
Should You Limit Your Sugar Intake?
You should try your best to limit your added sugar intake.
Americans consume more than 17 teaspoons of added sugar each day.
Liquid sugars like soda are absorbed and metabolized rapidly, causing large spikes in blood sugar.
An exception to this rule is theketogenic diet, which has been proven to benefit people with specific conditions.
What we think is the healthiest is something that is obviously more natural.
However, that doesnt mean that everything is bad.
We dont need to blame sugars and say they are all bad.
It also depends on the amount of sugar that youre using, she said.
However, experts recommend getting your sugar intake from naturally-occurring sugars found in whole fruit and milk.
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