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Fructose (as in High Fructose Corn Syrup), Glucose, Maltose, Sucrose, and Dextrose are the most common. It is usually a safe bet to assume anything ending in -ose is some form of sugar.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoYou should keep your eye out for ingredients ending in "-ose." glucose, fructose, sucrose. Things like that. Keep in mind though that they're not always the enemy, they're just hard to point out sometimes.
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When reading labels look for alternate names of sugar such as?
Other names for sugar include: Sucrose Glucose Fructose Monosacahride Dextrose Lactose Maltose Disaccharide
What do amounts of salt and sugar mean on labels?
the measurements
What is alternate of sugar cane?
Sugar beet is an alternative of sugar cane.
what is the normal early morning sugar reading?
what is the normal early morning sugar reading
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No. Some foods, such as raisins, have a lot of sugar but it's not refined, as added sugar usually is.
What is a healthier alternative to sugar?
Stevia and honey are healthier alternatives to sugar.
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my blood sugar reading was 78 is that normal
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From what I can tell, some of them have sugar and some don't. Be careful and check labels if you can. It's an interesting question because corn itself does contain sugar. And corn flour also has some sugar. So, frankly, I don't believe the labels that have 0 sugar. I use CalorieKing.com to find nutritional information.
Is corn sugar a feasible alternative for sugar cane?
It is an alternative, however, it is much harder to digest and is stored mostly as fat. Other healthier alternatives are Stevia and Honey.
What kind of cereals are good for diabetics?
You need to ask for a consultation with a dietician who can make appropriate recommendations for cereals you can eat safely. Of course the frosted or sugared cereals are not on your program. Start reading labels to determine the grams of sugar in each portion.
Is Maltitol a good sugar alternative?
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Is honey a healthier alternative to sugar than high fructose corn syrup?
Yes, honey is a healthier alternative.
