Are some sugars better than others?

[Ricka220]

Now, I know sugar is a no no, but I came across some sugar packets that were like rock candy rather than fine grains. Someone mentioned that it is REAL sugar and also better for you.
Oh yeah and incidentally, I broke down and had some. I feel pretty guilty for it too, but it was one of my "Loss of control" days
Hope everyone has been well.
Rick

[Betty]

sugar, is sugar, is sugar. Fine grained, or rocks, it is sugar. Plain and simple sugar is not good. Honey is natural, but you know what it is pure sugar.
So sugar is a no, no in whatever form it is in.

[Nik04]

I am probally going to get hammered here, but I disagree. I researched and came to the conclusion there different sugars have different affects....I would suggest taking a look between the difference between natural sugars, such found in Raw honey, Raw goats milk, ect.

[BikerGoddess]

Not all carbs are equal and certainly not all sugars are equal. I'm not a biology student, so forgive me if this isn't technically accurate, but my understanding is that at the molecular level, simple sugars are in the form that can be immediately used by the body as fuel.

More complex carbs have chains of simple sugars that have to be broken up into basic sugars before they can be used. The more of these chains, the longer it takes to make the sugar available to the body, thereby lowering the peak of glucose (sugar) in the bloodstream at any one time.

I don't think there is enough difference in absorption rates of various simple sugars to make any difference on this plan.

Meaning, you can't use honey instead of table sugar and expect to get away with it

Laura

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