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Can anyone tell me what kinds of food contain high concentrate of glucose?
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outsider said:i guess so... that's for people who have insulin problems? diabetics?
Ouabache said:Many foods contain other sugars such as; sucrose, maltose, fructose and lactose. When consumed, these sugars can raise your blood-glucose levels and if metabolized further are converted to energy, carbon-dioxide and water. Starches (pasta, bread, rice, potato) are complex carbohydrates and do not contain glucose as such, but larger molecules. When metabolized, starches will also increase your blood-glucose level.
outsider said:Candy / soft drinks / anything sweet... but you probably knew that.
gravenewworld said:pasta, rice, bread things of that nature. basically a lot of stuff that is cut out of an atkin's diet.
Glucose foods are those that contain glucose, a simple sugar and a primary source of energy for the body. These foods include fruits, honey, and products containing added sugars like table sugar (sucrose) and corn syrup.
Yes, fruits are a natural source of glucose. They contain fructose and glucose in varying ratios. Common fruits like bananas, grapes, and apples are good sources of natural glucose.
Yes, some vegetables contain glucose, although generally in lower amounts than fruits. Vegetables like sweet potatoes, beets, and corn have higher glucose content.
Dairy products contain a sugar called lactose, which is broken down into glucose and galactose in the body. Therefore, dairy products like milk and yogurt are indirect sources of glucose.
Grains and cereals primarily contain starch, a complex carbohydrate, which is broken down into glucose during digestion. Thus, they are important sources of glucose in the diet.
When consumed, glucose from food is absorbed into the bloodstream, raising blood glucose levels. The hormone insulin then helps cells absorb glucose to be used for energy or stored for future use.
Glucose, fructose, and sucrose are all simple sugars. Glucose and fructose are monosaccharides, single sugar units, whereas sucrose (table sugar) is a disaccharide composed of glucose and fructose. The body processes these sugars differently.
While all glucose foods are carbohydrates, not all carbohydrate foods are glucose foods. Carbohydrates include sugars (like glucose and fructose), starches, and fiber. Glucose foods specifically refer to foods that contain glucose.