However, having sugar in limited amounts is acceptable, and natural sugar that is available in fruits and other food items can, in fact, be beneficial for you. As such, in this article, we decode the amount of sugar you can safely consume in a day, if artificial sweeteners are a good alternative to refined sugar, and also decode the nutritional benefits of sugar you get from fruits. "Fruits like mango, lichi, and dates contain natural sugars, which are part of a healthy diet. Fruits contain natural sugars from fructose and are also high in soluble and insoluble fibre, vitamins and minerals. - Foods can be sweetened with natural food items like dates, date syrup, figs or other fruits.

Source: Indian Express May 30, 2023 12:24 UTC