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If sugar is considered inflammatory, how are many fruits such as berries which are loaded in sugar considered anti-inflammatory?
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Not inflammatory: Glucose is not inflammatory..there are other things in fruit that are good for you
Answered 8/1/2014
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Fiber: Whole fruits are full of fiber and other nutrients that slows the absorption of sugar and lowers the glycemic index and load of the fruit. So less processed is healthier.
Answered 1/5/2015
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