Health Tip: Managing Fructose...

Health Tip: Managing Fructose Intolerance

(HealthDay News) -- Fructose intolerance occurs when the body has difficulty absorbing fructose, a natural sugar found in fruits, vegetables and honey.

The American Gastroenterological Association offers these suggestions to help manage fructose intolerance:

• Restrict consumption of fruit juices and fruits.

• Keep a food diary to see how much fructose you can consume comfortably.

• Limit consumption of honey.

• Avoid drinking soda, to which fructose is often added.

• Limit consumption of alcohol.