Questions tagged [carbohydrates]
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Why does sugar get such a bad rep?
Most reputable health organizations (if not all) recommend keeping your daily intake of sugar to as low as possible. At the same time, these same organizations acknowledge that carbohydrates are an ...
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What is the difference between free sugars and non-free sugars, both chemically and medically?
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On this WHO entry I read that free sugars must be limited in our diet. The limit is around 5% of the carbohydrates intake.
Firstly, I'm quite confused with the difference between free ...