Moderation in Eating and Impact on Diabetes Risk

Consuming an excessive amount of fruit, like eating 100 apples a day, can lead to high triglycerides, visceral fat, digestive discomfort, and potentially slightly elevated blood sugar levels. However, eating a moderate amount of fruit, such as a couple of apples and bananas daily, does not increase the risk of diabetes; in fact, studies suggest that those who consume more fruits generally have a lower risk of diabetes. The mechanism behind how excessive fructose intake from fruit can increase diabetes risk involves filling up liver glycogen, leading to increased triglycerides in the blood that inhibit insulin production and cause mild insulin resistance. In comparison, consuming processed foods can also raise triglycerides, lower insulin sensitivity, and increase the risk of fat accumulation.