To supplement my last post regarding the UCLA study finding that excess fructose consumption leads to not only insulin resistance and other metabolic effects but also damages the brain, here is a table showing the fructose content of many popular wholefoods. Naturally, processed foods containing high fructose syrup or high fructose corn syrup should be eliminated from the diet. However, even fructose from wholefood sources is favoured by the liver to be metabolised into lipids, leading to weight gain.
Nutrition Tip: To avoid the lipogenic and proinflammatory effects of fructose, aim for no more than 25g of fructose daily. The table will provide a guide to assist you in making wiser dietary choices.
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