If you have a personal goal or a medical condition that motivates you to limit sugar consumption to a low or very low amount, then you might be cautious about fruits, in all their various forms, especially when they are used as sweeteners in other food products that are not really fruits, such as cereals, energy bars, and breads. Such caution is not for everyone, and fruits are a natural food that contributes to a balanced and enjoyable diet, especially whole fruits. Nonetheless, you are wise, if a personal goal is trying to keep sugar consumption low, to know the “negative” side of fruits. Fruits are delicious in part because they contain natural sugars, and eating an extent beyond the USDA recommendation (“about 2 servings per day”) can lead to exceeding the daily recommendation for sugar consumption. In moderation, fruits contribute to a balanced diet, but cumulative daily fruit consumption is something to be cautious about. I have been known to eat fruit yogurt; cereal sweetened with fruit juice, powder, and oil; some dried fruits; and a few whole fruits; while also drinking a fruit smoothie and some fruit juice—all in one day! Although my consumption of added sugars is nearly zero, my total sugar intake is excessive with this much fruit and fruit products in one day.
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