Re: What kind of sugar is in beets & carrots?

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There is a LOT of misinformation about carrots, especially among the medical community. Carrots are "ranked" in the same "glycemic load" as table sugar, which is ridiculous and outdated! The type of sugar in carrots will not spike sugar the way refined sugar does, and since it is easily assimilated, the body typically processes it and utilizes it very quickly, especially if consumed as a juice. Now, that said, ALL veggies should be used in moderation, since too much of a good thing is often just that-too much. I have to limit my carrots more because of the salicylate level than the sugar level, or glycemic load. So much GOOD nutrition in them that far outweighs the numbers on some ancient chart, to my way of thinking. I feel good when I have a bit, not so good when too much-THAT is my gauge of things-how I FEEL!!

From: hatchjoyce <Joyce_Handy@...>Subject: What kind of sugar is in beets & carrots? Date: Sunday, February 27, 2011, 10:50 PM

A while ago Deborah posted a file re: how much Fructose are you getting in your morning smoothie? I believe the guidelines were to try to stay under 15 grams of Fructose, but definitely no more than 25 grams per day, as this is kind of sugar that causes an increase in abdominal fat.

So, the question just kind of popped into my mind: "Is fructose the kind of sugar in carrots and beets since they are so sweet?" I did a quick google search on carrots, but it didn't tell what kind of sugar is in carrots.

I'm sure someone in this group has the answer!

Thanks, Joyce

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You got that right. Carrots are ok for diabetics. I follow the glycemic load rather than the glycemic index for just that reason. It's more accurate and undated.

-- What kind of sugar is in beets & carrots? Date: Sunday, February 27, 2011, 10:50 PM

A while ago Deborah posted a file re: how much Fructose are you getting in your morning smoothie? I believe the guidelines were to try to stay under 15 grams of Fructose, but definitely no more than 25 grams per day, as this is kind of sugar that causes an increase in abdominal fat.So, the question just kind of popped into my mind: "Is fructose the kind of sugar in carrots and beets since they are so sweet?" I did a quick google search on carrots, but it didn't tell what kind of sugar is in carrots. I'm sure someone in this group has the answer!Thanks, Joyce