(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.