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Fruit-Sweetened Jam

Fruit-sweetened jam is a fruit preserve typically made from fruit and concentrated fruit juice or puree instead of refined sugar. It is used as a spread or condiment and still tends to be a concentrated source of sugars.

Beneficial properties

fruit-derived sweetness contains some fruit phytonutrients low in fat palatable energy source

Nutritional highlights

It provides mainly carbohydrates and natural sugars, with small amounts of vitamins, minerals, and fruit antioxidants depending on the fruit content.

Caution. Often high in concentrated sugars; people managing blood sugar or limiting added/free sugars should use portion control.

Conditions it helps with

Diabetes (Type 1 & Type 2)
Includes: Diabetes Type 2
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Diabetes (Type 2)
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Low Blood Sugar
Includes: Hypoglycemia
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Obesity
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Weight Gain & Obesity
Includes: Overweight / Weight Gain
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