Question: What are simple sugars? Simple sugars, also called simple carbohydrates, are found in refined sugars like table sugar. Sweets like cookies, cakes and candy are high in simple sugars. These types of simple sugars do not provide vitamins, minerals or fiber and the calories that they provi...
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Simple sugars
Maria
Wednesday, July 11, 2007 at 12:54 PM
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I'm glad to see this topic surface once again. Being a person with strong simple-sugar weakness, I appreciate being reminded of the importance of minimizing foods with large amounts of simple sugars in them. I find a hint of honey or molasses, the more natural simple-sugar choices, can satisfy my cravings for all the cookies and cakes and pastries out there - ugh! Grapes and other sweet fruits work well, too. Thanks for the great information.