Fruit Isn't Always a Go

Fruit Isn't Always a Go

We know that fruit is good for us, but it does contain fructose, which is a naturally occurring sugar. “Many of our fruits are now much larger in size than they used to be, and they do contain fructose along with glucose, which are both naturally occurring sugars,” she says. “So it's important to keep in mind that a serving of fruit nowadays may be a half of an apple, orange, or banana, for example.”

Still, if you want something sweet, a fresh piece of fruit is your best bet. After all, the USDA recommends five to nine servings of fruits and vegetables per day, or roughly half a plate full at each meal.