CONFUSED ABOUT SUGARS??? Especially in fruit???

[Memimck1]

Ok so I know that the amount of sugar in your food comes from the amount of carbs (the of which sugars part of the label) and I know your only suppose to have a certain amount of sugar a day... however I don't know if the sugars in fruit count as they are naturally occurring not added.

Do the sugars from fruit count towards your daily limit of sugar?

Because the sugar in fruit is fructose can it still be irritating to someone with ibs or a sensitive stomach?

If I have too much sugar I start to feel a bit shaky and sick... if I was to have yogurts which come to 19g of sugar altogether would it be too much to add fruit to it as that's too much sugar in one go?

Any help is appreciated. Thank you all.

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Hi there, artificial sugars are known triggers for IBS, HFCS high fructose corn syrup is a very cheap 'alternative' sweetener, however its molecular structure lets the fructose act directly on our bodies (lipogenesis) So our liver which has to process it and in this form fructose can lead to fatty liver because of lipogenesis.

Here's about sugar, fructose and sweeteners from the UK Diabetic charity, I hope it helps.

diabetes.org.uk/guide-to-di...

And good luck as its a minefield,

Jerry 😊

[BadHare]

The sugar in fruit comes with the benefit of essential micronutrients such as vitamin C, & fibre which makes it slower to digest etc, so is less bad than refined sugar.

Have you tried plain yoghurt with added fruit? If nuts & seeds don’t exacerbate your IBS, then they’d be a good addition to further lower the yoghurt’s GI.

[Memimck1 in reply to BadHare]

So the sugars in fruit are different to the sugars that would be for say in my yogurt?

Would it be too much of a sugar overload do you think?

[BadHare in reply to Memimck1]

Fructose in fruit will not give you a sugar spike in the same way as processed fructose as it takes the body longer to break down.

I don't know what the ingredoents are in the type of yoghurt you buy. Is the sugar in your yoghurt refined sugar (bad), or solely from added fruit (good)?

I don't know what your tolerance level is, so cannot comment how much would be an overload. As I suggested, try buying plain yoghurt & add your own fruit, then you know exactly what you're eating.

[Memimck1 in reply to BadHare]

Thank you... so fruit sugar is better for you....that's good to know.

This is the yogurt I have:

tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/p...

I was thinking of having 2 of these with a satsuma? What do you think.. sugar overload... keep in mind I already add a biscuit to my yogurt (I'm trying to gain weight and eat healthier)

I csnt change the yogurt as have to at ones without live cultures and are fromage frais.

Thanks for your advice and input

[BadHare]

You're welcome!

Your yoghurt contains added sugar & maize starch. I'm guessing your biscuit also contains sugar?

Why do you need to eat non-live yoghurt? Live yoghurt has beneficial probiotics. If you're aiming for weight gain, full fat Greek yoghurt may be better than low fat with thickeners..

Again, I have no idea what your sugar tolerance level is. Perhaps it would be sensible to see how you feel after eating one rather than two of each.

With regard to eating healthier: anhinternational.org/wp-con...

[Memimck1 in reply to BadHare]

I can eat probiotics I seem to have a reaction to them... some people do. I need to eat 2 of them like I said for weight gain.

Don't know whether to try it ...2 yogurts, biscuit (it's a farleys rusk biscuit) and a satsuma... don't know if it would be too much sugar and if it is the sickness would be unbearable

But thanks for your help

[BadHare in reply to Memimck1]

Surely waiting a little while before eating the second yoghurt & satsuma would be sensible, to avoid feeling sick. It's the same number of calories if you wait an hour after the first.

I've never heard of anyone reacting badly to probiotics, especially as they are essential for developing good gut health & improving our nutrient absorption.

[PhilFreeToAsk in reply to Memimck1]

I cannot comment on yoghurt and its impact on IBS as I have no experience of that. But why not just buy plain organic yoghurt (I prefer greek style) and add the satsuma. I also add toasted flaked almonds but I don't know if you can tolerate that. The whole combination is flavoursome and wonderful range of textures. Occasionally, I add a touch of cinnamon or if you want it sweetened try some heather honey (for the extra flavour).

I looked at your Yoghurt and not only does it have added sugar but also strawberry puree where the sugars would be absorbed quickly. To me, natural fruit is best.

[Cooper27 Administrator]

Sugar in fruit is a tough one. It is true it releases a lot more slowly, because it takes time for our bodies to cut through the fibre to release the sugar.

They say to limit yourself to 2 portions of fruit a day, and if you're eating something like a banana, you should eat it with a meal.

Avoid fruit juice and ready-made smoothies, they release the sugar far quicker into the body.

The yoghurt in your link is no good - it's sweetened. You want unflavoured natural yoghurt or Greek yoghurt. I mix in frozen berries and let them defrost for a bit (or overnight), then the juices come out the fruit and flavour the yoghurt for you.

[suramo Star]

Memimck1

Yes. The sugars from fruit count towards your daily limit of sugar. Upto 56% of fructose is converted to glucose.

[andyswarbs]

I don't limit fruit but I do choose my fruit.

[BadHare]

That's new to me, xOceanx . I've always thought probiotics were healing for IBS. Kefir certainly helped improve my digestion & boosted my nutrient intake. No one size fits all, though, so perhaps non-dairy probiotics suit some folks better?

[Memimck1 in reply to BadHare]

It's true probiotics can be irritating to ibs... they actually say to stay away from kefir when on a low Fodmap diet...

[Pulmonaria68]

Try eating organic plain yoghurt with fresh fruit with some granola sprinkled over it. Why are you eating baby food?