A simple form of sugar; glucose, lactose, fructose, etc. This type of sugar is rapidly absorbed into the blood stream. Also: Simple Carbohydrates

	Carbohydrates Related Topic "...Sugars are called simple carbohydrates and found in such foods as fruit and table sugar..." Giardiasis Infection The Condition "...Consuming foods low in simple carbohydrates limits the amount of sugars available in the intestinal lumen, which may lessen the osmotic draw of water into the intestinal lumen, and reduce diarrhea..." High/Increased Carbohydrate Diet As A Treatment "...There are two types of carbohydrates: simple carbohydrates (such as sugar or honey) or complex carbohydrates (such as grains, beans, peas, or potatoes)..." Increased Calorie Consumption As A Treatment "...Tips for Gaining Weight ... Do not consume simple carbohydrates just before a meal - this tends to decrease your appetite..." Low/Decreased Carbohydrate Diet As A Treatment "...Fruits and sugars are simple carbohydrates because they contain easily-digested sugars..." Problems Caused By Being Overweight Recommendation Low/Decreased Carbohydrate Diet "...Carbohydrates -- in particular rapidly-absorbed simple carbohydrates (sugars) -- stimulate the body to store fat, thus making weight loss difficult..." Yeast / Candida Infection The Condition "...Others are less strict and suggest avoiding foods high in simple carbohydrates such as refined sugars (sucrose, fructose, corn syrup), fruit juices, honey, and maple syrup..." Recommendation Sugars Avoidance / Reduction "Avoid foods high in simple carbohydrates such as refined sugars (sucrose, fructose, corn syrup), fruit juices, honey, and maple syrup..."

Last updated: May 10, 2007