Originally Posted by Choopa Phil

fruit sugar IS better than something processes just as with anything else but its not really "better" Sugar is sugars is sugar. It still spikes insulin but not to such a degree that a soda would.

Originally Posted by PR_Glen

the sugars aren't better, they just have a lot more nutrients and healthy properties in them to justify eating them as opposed to a candy bar or twinkie.

fruit isn't bad for you, but eating too much will, as stated already, spike your insulin levels so moderation is a good idea. Further, juice as good as it tastes is right up there with coke.. too much sugar and the vitamin balance does NOT justify things out enough to make it a healthy choice--that is unless you are making celery and broccoli juice i guess! Far FAR too many calories, people drink excessive amounts because they are under the impression they are drinking something healthy and tasty, and people wonder why they can't ever lose weight... must be genetics! ;)