Question

Explain why not all sugar is bad for you. Give some examples of good sugars in your explanation.

Answer 1

Answer:

Good sugars, that is, good carbohydrates, are unrefined, contain fibers, and they are slow to digest (sugar is released into the blood gradually). Good sugars include fruits, vegetables, and integral cereals.

Explanation:

Bad sugars are glucose, sucrose, fructose, and lactose. These sugars quickly raise blood sugar levels and lead to rapid insulin secretion. Bad sugars can be found in white bread, sweets, juices, and honey.

Good sugars consist of various chains of simple sugars and it takes longer to digest this type of sugars. As a result, blood sugar levels rise more slowly, insulin secretion is moderate, as they provide a longer sense of satiety. They contain starch, cellulose and other fibers that help digestion. They also act as a natural probiotic because they enhance our immunity and are almost fat-free.

Answer 2

Answer & Explanation:

Highly refined sugars, such as bagged table sugar are bad for you because they give too quick an energy release. However, all carbohydrates are technically sugars and not all carbohydrates are bad for you. An example of a good is are the carbohydrate in cauliflower, which have been called the "skinny carb." It is suitable to be made into rice, which can replace a less healthy sugar with a more healthy one.