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Why is fruit sugar so much healthier than processed sugar? If a diabetic eats an apple, which is say 1 gram of natural sugar against 1 gram of processed white sugar, because the sugar in the apple is not so bad for him? After all, they both contribute to the sugar in his blood, as well as the sugar that harms his teeth?
Fruit sugar helps lower blood sugar levels by increasing the activity of certain liver enzymes involved in glucose uptake and storage. One study looked at the effects of fructose in a group of patients with diabetes.
The researchers found that a diet in which fructose was 20 percent of carbohydrate calories resulted in a 34 percent improvement in insulin sensitivity compared to a diet that did not contain fructose.
Fruit sugar is also called fruit sugar because it is the natural sugar contained in the fruit. White sugar, also known as sucrose, is a product of sugar cane or sugar beet. Each molecule of sucrose is simply a combination of two types of substances fructose and glucose, ie. sugar is 50 percent fructose and 50 percent glucose.
Fruit sugar is much sweeter than sugar, so instead of using 2 tablespoons of white sugar, you can simply replace it with half a teaspoon of fruit sugar. And because the fructose in this sugar is metabolized in the liver and not by insulin, targeting it to cells does not raise blood sugar.
Unlike all other sweeteners, fructose will not harm you, as long as it is consumed in moderation. Excess fructose overloads the liver and is converted to triglycerides instead of glycogen.
Fruit sugar is a natural simple sugar found in fruits, honey and vegetables. In its pure form, fructose has been used as a sweetener since the mid-1850s and has significant benefits for certain groups of people, including people with diabetes and those trying to control their weight.
Unlike sugar, fruit sugar does not cause a rapid rise and subsequent significant reduction in blood sugar levels, which means that it has a low glycemic index. In contrast, the glycemic index per gram of fructose is only 19 and that of sugar is 65.
When foods high in sugar are consumed, blood sugar rises rapidly. Foods with a low glycemic index may be beneficial for people with diabetes, as they will help prevent shock doses of glucose from entering the bloodstream. Fruit sugar raises blood sugar levels more slowly and is therefore considered suitable for people with diabetes.
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