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Re:Reducing sugar in packaged foods can prevent disease in m... by phonypc on Sunday August 29, 2021 @09:12AM (#28346412)
>There’s also just plain maple syrup which is better than using pure sugar.

How do you figure? It's practically pure sucrose, just like table sugar.

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Re:Reducing sugar in packaged foods can prevent disease in m... by TedDoesntTalk on Sunday August 29, 2021 @09:52AM (#28346682)
Table sugar has a glycemic index of 65. Maple sugar's is 54. Not a huge difference but if sweeteners are important to you, maybe every bit counts.
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Re:Reducing sugar in packaged foods can prevent disease in m... by phonypc on Sunday August 29, 2021 @10:29AM (#28346983)
The same reasoning would imply pure fructose is a better option. Or that eating a potato is worse.
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Re:Reducing sugar in packaged foods can prevent disease in m... by TedDoesntTalk on Sunday August 29, 2021 @06:25PM (#28351046)
Depending on quantities, you are correct. Glycemic index and quantity tell you how the food affects your blood sugar levels. Whether or not you’re diabetic, keeping blood sugar levels low is important to health.
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