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Coconut sugar – also known as palm sugar – is a type of natural sweetener derived from the sap of cut coconut flower buds. The flower buds are boiled and then dehydrated before being processed into a natural sweetener. Coconut sugar is particularly abundant in Asia and southeast Asia, where it’s been used for thousands of years. For the most …

Our brain is the most complex part of our body.  It only weighs 3-4 pounds but it is composed of neurons that controls our movements, sensations and thoughts, thus making it way too important than we thought it is.  That is why we should take good care of our brain.  Here are 10 foods you might want to avoid to …

Fructose malabsorption is a condition wherein the body cannot absorb all types of short-chain fermentable carbohydrates such as fructose, lactose, galactans and polyols. If the body cannot absorb these sugars properly, they are left to ferment by the bacteria in your intestines. This will generate water and gas, resulting to bloating, flatulence, constipation, diarrhea and other digestive problems. Because fructose …

Whether you’re trying to lose weight or simply want to live healthy, it’s important to determine the fructose content of the foods you eat. By definition, fructose is fruit sugar. It’s a simple ketonic monosaccharide found in plant-based sources. When fructose binds with glucose, it turns to disaccharide sucrose. Commercially, fructose is extracted from sugar beets, sugar cane, and corn …

Fructose malabsorption – also known as dietary fructose intolerance – is a digestive disorder in which the body cannot absorb fructose. This occurs when the small intestine is unable to process fructans properly. As fructose builds up, it results in symptoms associated with irritable bowel syndrome. Fructose is essentially fruit sugar. It a simple ketonic monosaccharide. Once digested, fructose is …