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Drinking your sugar is worse for health than eating it, study finds
- Recent research by Brigham Young University reveals that the way sugar is consumed can impact type 2 diabetes risk differently.
- Sugary drinks like soda and fruit juices are linked to higher diabetes risk, while sugars from solid foods show mixed impacts.
- Each daily serving of sugar-sweetened beverages increases type 2 diabetes risk by 25%.
- Consuming sugars in solid form, like table sugar, did not increase diabetes risk and may even have a protective effect.
- Liquid sugars from beverages can quickly raise blood sugar levels compared to solid foods containing sugar.
- Fruit juice, despite some nutrients, lacks fiber and can lead to rapid blood sugar spikes, unlike whole fruits.
- Public health guidelines may need to differentiate between sugar types, focusing on limiting sugary drinks and juices.
- Research highlights the importance of informed dietary choices to manage diabetes risk.
- This study suggests avoiding sugar-sweetened beverages and opting for healthier food choices to reduce diabetes risk.
- Findings emphasize the impact of beverages as the main driver of diabetes, urging targeted dietary strategies.
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