Sat, Apr-12-03, 23:55
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Senior Member
Posts: 314
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Plan: Zone
Stats: 151/129/128
BF:17.5%
Progress: 96%
Location: United States
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Zone Tip - Sugar
Not all sugars are created equal. Regardless of what form you choose, use in moderation. Fructose is preferred. Here's why:
Table sugar is composed of half glucose and half fructose, which is quickly broken down into simple sugars. The glucose half is rapidly absorbed and enters the bloodstream quickly because it is already in the form your body can use. Fructose, although rapidly absorbed, has to be converted into glucose in the liver BEFORE it enters the bloodstream in a usable form (glucose). The result is an overall low rise in blood glucose.
The granulated form (NOW brand) looks just like regular sugar and is a little sweeter (IMO). Most often, I use Splenda. It comes in a box ($3.28) and "measures just like sugar". It has no effect on insulin and is a Zone preferred artificial sweetener. Some people like Stevia, but I find it has a bitter taste.
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