How Fructose Affects the Brain and Why Fruit Shouldn’t Get a Pass When it comes to Sugar Posted on March 30, 2018 | by Functional Developer | Leave a Comment on How Fructose Affects the Brain and Why Fruit Shouldn’t Get a Pass When it comes to Sugar One of the biggest misunderstandings in the field of nutrition is the role of fruit in a healthy diet. We have been told to eat more fruits and vegetables for so long, that the two are referred to almost synonymously. There is definitely a problem with this association. Vegetables are rich in fiber, minerals, and typically very low in sugar. Fruit, on the other hand, is typically much lower in micronutrients and fiber, yet much higher in sugar. The most notable sugar in fruit is fructose. Continue reading →