Fresh fruits and vegetables contain less fructose and glucose than processed foods.
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Glucose and fructose are the simplest forms of sugar that can be absorbed into the bloodstream. These sugars are naturally present in foods such as grains, fruits and vegetables. They are also the major ingredients in many sweeteners and processed foods. If you have fructose intolerance, you need to avoid foods with high fructose content. In a recent review published in "Nutrition," researchers at the University of Lausanne in Switzerland said that when fructose is consumed in excessive amounts as part of a high calorie diet, it can contribute to development of metabolic syndrome, a major risk factor for diabetes and heart disease. However, over-consumption of fructose and glucose from eating lots of fresh fruits and vegetables is not likely.
