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Added sugars

As the name suggests, added sugars are sugars added during the processing or preparation of food. Naturally occurring sugars such…

Adipose tissue (add-ih-POSE) refers to the fat tissue in the body.

Brown sugar a type of partly refined or unrefined sugar. It is a type of added sugar Frequently asked questions…

Carbohydrate are a source of energy and our body changes carbohydrates into blood glucose commonly called blood sugar after it…

Dextrose is one isomer of glucose found in many common foods such as corn syrup and is a component of…

Fat is a major source of energy in the diet. What role does fat play in the body? Fat serves…

Fatty acids are many different types. Fat, Monounsaturated Fatty acids that are usually liquid at room temperature and have a…

fructose is one of the simple sugars found in table sugar, honey, along with dextrose (glucose) and is also a…

Ginkgo biloba is a type of herb and ornamental tree grown in China and other countries in Asia. Ginko biloba…

glucose -is a monosaccaride type of sugar and is an important source of physiological energy.