Fruit has started to get a bad reputation because it contains sugar.

Here’s why one RD wants you to stop worrying about the sugar in fruit.

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GTFO apples, you sneaky sugar bombs!

However, carbs are not all created equal and too many individuals do not understand this.

First of all, carbohydrates are not bad for for you.

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She again uses the example of the added sugar found in soda versus the naturally occurring sugar in fruit.

Much less, fret about possiblesugar withdrawal symptoms.

Fruits are rich in antioxidants, which are potentanti-inflammatory agents.

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Fruit sugars do not cause inflammation in the body in the same way as added sugars, Gans affirms.

To those who are still wary of fruit, Gans says that you should 100 percent not worry.

This is because fruits are packed with nutritional benefits.

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Gans points to vitamin C as an example, saying that it is found in many fruits.

And never forget about fiber, something fruit is a superb source of, Gans says.

This helps prevent blood sugar spikes and crashes.

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In Gans words: There are so many delicious fruits in season right now.

Go grab a few pieces and enjoy them all!

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