Sunday 15/June/2025 – 08:28 AM
Regulating blood sugar levels is highly dependent on the quality of the food we eat, and one of the most common questions: Is it better to eat fruits as they are, or drink it in the form of juice? Although they both contain natural sugars, the difference between them is large in terms of influencing health, according to the Hinduist Times.
Fruit or fruit juice, which is better for blood sugar?
The main difference in fiber
The whole fruit contains fiber, which is a very important component that helps to slow the absorption of sugar in the body, and this means that the sugar in the fruit does not raise the level of glucose in the blood quickly, which reduces the risk of sudden high sugar.
As for the juice, especially if it is filtered or made in an industrial manner, the fibers completely lack, this makes absorbing sugar very fast, which often leads to a sharp rise in blood sugar, and then a sudden decrease later, which may cause a feeling of fatigue or hunger again after a short time.
The dangers of juice even if normal
Even 100% natural juice may be harmful if eaten in large quantities, because it contains a concentrated amount of sugar compared to the same fruit, for example, a cup of orange juice that may need 3 or 4 fruits, but a person usually does not eat this number at once.
It is worth noting that the dietitian advises eating whole fruits instead of juice, especially for those who suffer from diabetes or a rise in insulin resistance, and whole fruit not only provides natural sugars, but also gives the body fibers, vitamins and beneficial minerals.
