Fact of today is a bit long and complex but I thought everyone can benefit from this information.
What makes up sugar??
When you are reading good labels, remember that Anything that ends in “ose” is sugar.
--Sucrose (known as table sugar) is 50% glucose and 50% fructose.
--Glucose is the preferred energy that your body is designed to run on. It is a simple sugar and an important carbohydrate in biology. Cells use it as the primary source of energy and a metabolic intermediate. Every cell in your body uses glucose for energy and it is metabolized in every organ of your body; the other 20 percent of glucose is stored in your muscle cells or liver for later use. Excessive amount can be fatal for diabetics. Also, processed starches (example white flour) can cause type 2 diabetes and strokes.
Glucose is found in most carbohydrates.
Glucose from complex carbohydrates food such as vegetables, nuts, whole grains and fruits are good. Processed starches will cause various health problems.
--Fructose, on the other hand, can only be metabolised by your liver, because your liver is (similar to alcohol).
It is does not cause insulin to be released. Insulin is the hormone that regulates energy intake. Fructose behaves more like fat in the body. So excessive consumption can cause insulin resistance and liver disease. it can cause high cholesterol and heart disease.
Fructose is found in fruits and vegetables. Keep in mind fruits and vegetables have a very low amount of fructose so if you continue to eat fructose found in fruits and occasionally honey, the body will easily process it.
StAy away from processed fructose (corn syrup, agave nectar "healthy sugar")
--Artificial sweeteners is a whole new topic. Do not use them! even though these sweeteners have been around for many decades, scientists still don’t know all the negative effects of consuming it. But it has been linked to cancer and neurological problems.
To sum up, fructose increases belly and fat gain, decreases insulin resistance and increases cholesterol more than glucose.
No, you should not stay away completely from any. Just don't have excess amounts. However, stay away from processed sugars.
