Fructose Facts for People with Diabetes
I try to learn something new everyday. I knew that the sweetener Fructose was not good for most people and especially people with Diabetes. I just didn't know how bad it was. Here are some facts from Dietician Joan Endyke and others who ask if YOU knew the following regarding Fructose:
- As opposed to other sugars, fructose is metabolized in the liver, converted to triglycerides (fat) and sent to the bloodstream, causing triglyceride levels to rise and increasing the risk of diabetes and heart disease.
- Fructose diminishes the effects of leptin, a hormone that regulates appetite, leading to overeating, weight gain and belly fat.
- Excessive fructose can lead to gout.
- Sucrose, better known as table sugar, contains 50% fructose
- Commonly used sweetners like molasses, honey, apple & grape juice concentrates all contain at least 50% fructose.
- Pepsi, Coke, and Sprite contain "Really High Fructose Corn Syrup" (RHFCS) with 65% fructose. These results were recently published in the journal Obesity and easily explains why consuming large amounts of soft drinks can also lead to diabetes and heart disease.
- There is growing evidence that excess fructose consumption may lead to insulin resistance and eventually Type 2 Diabetes.
To everyone, eat healthy, excercise daily , and read the labels on your food. Avoid foods containing high amounts of fructose.
