Hello, I'm a certified nutritionist with a focus on healthy eating and lifestyle choices. When it comes to the sugar in fruit, it's important to understand that not all sugars are created equal.

Fruit sugar, also known as fructose, is a natural sugar that occurs in many fruits, vegetables, and some beverages. Unlike added sugars, which are added to foods and beverages during processing or preparation, the sugar in fruits comes packaged with a variety of beneficial nutrients, including fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

Fiber in fruits helps to slow down the absorption of sugar, which can prevent blood sugar levels from spiking too high, too quickly. This is a key difference between fruit sugar and added sugars, which can lead to rapid spikes in blood sugar and are often linked to health issues such as obesity and type 2 diabetes.

However, it's also important to consider the total sugar intake and the context of the diet. While fruit is a healthy part of a balanced diet, consuming too much of any type of sugar, even natural ones, can contribute to weight gain and other health problems if it leads to an excess of calories in the diet.

In summary, the sugar in fruit is not inherently bad for you when consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet. It's the added sugars and excessive consumption that can be detrimental to health.

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