Common Myths That Have Been Debunked By Science

Natural Sugar is Not Better For You Than Processed Sugar

Just because your granola bar is made with honey doesn't necessarily mean it is healthier than if it was made with high fructose corn syrup. Any type of sugar metabolizes the same. The problem with sugar truly lays in inflated portion sizes. Make sure you pay attention to how much you eat overall as opposed to how much sugar is in one thing.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.