Lesson ThreeSugar and Oses

Simply Put

Fructose eaten in its natural form through fruits and vegetables is the best form of sugar to consume.

Fructose Knowledge

• a simple sugar, which is a type of carbohydrate

• a low-glycemic carbohydrate found in natural foods

• the sweetest taste and is naturally produced in fruits and some vegetables

Three Main Oses

fructose

glucose

sucrose

BEWARE OF SUGARY WORDS

Corn syrup

Dextrose

Fructose

Fruit juice concentrate

High fructose Corn syrup (HFCS)

Honey

Maltose

Maple syrup

Sucrose

FRUITS LOW IN SUGAR

Blackberries

Cranberries

Papaya

Peaches

Raspberries

Small amounts of lemon or lime

Strawberries

Tomatoes

Vegetables Low In Sugar

Broccoli

Cauliflower

Mushrooms

Raw or cooked carrots

Rhubarb