I'm a fruit based nutritionist who helps women over 40 reverse decades of dieting damage with a high fructose diet. Here are 5 signs your body is craving the sweet fuel it’s designed for: 1️⃣ You start your day with caffeine When you wake up, your liver glycogen (your overnight energy reserve) is depleted by up to 80%. Fructose is the MOST efficient sugar for replenishing these stores, stabilizing your blood sugar, and fueling your brain. Without it? You’re reaching for coffee to compensate. 2️⃣ You’re prediabetic or have type 2 diabetes Yes, type 2 diabetics NEED more sugar. Fructose doesn’t require insulin to enter cells, making it ideal for blood sugar balance. Skip fruit, and you’ll crave sweet fatty foods that worsen insulin resistance. 3️⃣ You crave or eat chocolate Your chocolate cravings are a cry for fructose! Most chocolates contain 30% of their calories from fructose (via sucrose). But instead of fruit’s balanced package, you’re getting a high-fat, stimulant-laden subst...