Fructose and the different ‘healthy’ sugar alternatives – Part 2
Fructose
Fructose metabolism is very different. Fructose is converted into free fatty acids, very low density lipoproteins (VLDL’s – the damaging form of cholesterol) and triglycerides, all of which can be converted into and stored as fat. Large quantities of fructose can lead to potentially developing insulin […]
Sugar and how it’s metabolised within the body – Part 1
What is sugar?
The body breaks down carbohydrates into simple a sugar called glucose, which is the body’s primary source of energy. Plain table sugar (sucrose) is made up of glucose and fructose. Table sugar is an energy source as such however it has been […]
Don’t all foods serve a purpose? To refuel our bodies and provide essential macro and micro nutrients! Well, not all foods are “made” equal, hot dog anyone!
Fermented foods provide our bodies with nourishing nutrients, 100’s of beneficial probiotic bacteria to support digestive functions, bowel movements and immune health just to state a few. The most […]
