{"id":3601,"date":"2020-01-28T15:44:08","date_gmt":"2020-01-28T20:44:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.evivenutrition.ca\/?p=3601"},"modified":"2021-11-17T14:11:47","modified_gmt":"2021-11-17T19:11:47","slug":"heres-how-the-different-types-of-sugar-affect-your-body","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.evivenutrition.ca\/en\/wellness\/heres-how-the-different-types-of-sugar-affect-your-body\/","title":{"rendered":"Here\u2019s How the Different Types of Sugar Affect Your Body"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It isn\u2019t news that, generally, health professionals have recommended that we reduce our consumption of sugar. High consumption of sugar has been linked to an increased risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and even certain cancers. However, many chefs, bakers, and health experts alike would agree that grouping the various types of sugars into one sole category would be a mistake. In light of our recent 21 Day Sugar-Free Challenge<\/strong>, let\u2019s take a look at how the different types of sugar affect our bodies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 3 Different Types of Sugar<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We’ve chosen to define the different types of sugar by placing them into 3 categories: Refined Sugar, Natural Sweeteners, and Natural Sugar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Refined Sugar<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To simply put it, refined sugar is the sugar that has been processed in some form or another, versus the natural sugar that\u2019s found in fruits. It includes the most basic type of sugar that all comes to our minds – table sugar (or sucrose), as well as powdered sugars or syrups. <\/strong>More examples of refined sugar include high-fructose corn syrup, cane sugar, cane juice, rice syrup, molasses, caramel, and glucose, maltose, or dextrose (most ingredients ending in \u201cose\u201d).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it affects your body:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Since your body digests refined sugar quickly, insulin and blood sugar levels will skyrocket. When the blood sugar level is too high, your body sends an alert to quickly lower it.<\/strong> This is why you often feel a wave of energy before feeling very tired again. A surplus of sugar in our blood is, therefore, stored in our cells to be used for energy during physical activity or converted to fat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Natural Sweeteners<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Natural sweeteners are a little tricky since many people don\u2019t consider them as \u201cadded sugars\u201d because they are derived from natural sources like fruits, vegetables, and plants. However, since they had to be refined in order to be used as a sweetener in products, it\u2019s still important to take note. Examples of natural sweeteners include raw cane sugar, honey, maple syrup, agave, and molasses.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it affects your body:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Since these natural sweeteners had to go through a refining process, they are similar to refined sugar. <\/strong>You can get a few vitamins and minerals from it, but it\u2019s still considered a free sugar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Natural Sugar<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Now that we\u2019ve defined refined sugar and natural sweeteners, it\u2019s probably easy to imagine what constitutes natural sugar. Natural sugar is simply the sugar found in whole fruits, vegetables, dairy and grains. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it affects your body:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Out of all the types of sugar, consuming natural sources of sugar is preferred due to how your body digests it. For example, the fibre found in fruit slows down our metabolism which makes you feel more full!<\/strong> Refined carbohydrates, like those found in whole grains or potatoes<\/strong>, are better for you than concentrated juices or pastries. When you mix sugar with fibre, healthy fats, or protein, you\u2019re actually slowing down the absorption of sugar in your blood.<\/strong> This means you won\u2019t experience sugar spikes that could lead to chronic health issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our ultimate goal is to nourish our body with all the nutrients it needs. We need healthy carbohydrates (sugar) and fat for energy, as well as all the vitamins and minerals from fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds to fuel our bodies. Here at Evive, we always make sure each flavour contains the best nutrients possible through the quality of our ingredients. I\u2019m so proud to offer you products that are all Certified Organic, Non-GMO, gluten-free, and vegan, with plant-based protein and no sugar added! Therefore, the sugar found in our smoothies is natural sugar, since it’s from organic fruits and vegetables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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