Sugar in excess is a toxin, unrelated to its calories. The dose determines the poison. Like alcohol, a little sugar is fine, but a lot is not. And the food industry has put us way over our limit.
Sweeteners condition our taste buds to want more sweet. Consuming excessive amounts of sugar triggers your brain and body to want sugar most of the time. If your blood sugar dips down, your body gets a signal to eat more sugar. It's almost as if your system has been hijacked.
Overall, a little sugar is good for your body, but not a lot because it can affect you. Sugar isn’t always bad, but if you’re following a stringent low-carb diet or watching your sugar intake to manage your diabetes, you’ll need to closely monitor the amount of sugar you consume. Naturally occurring sugars from fruits like mango usually aren't a big concern because you’ll also get lots of vitamins, minerals and fiber. Sugar is more of a problem when you eat processed, sugary snacks that give you a lot of calories without much nutrition.
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