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Im thinking of quitting sugar for 2 weeks. so does carbohydrates consider sugars which is supposed to be cut?
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Yes, and no...: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/821596-257-names-for-hidden-sugar. Yes, carbs in all their forms (see link) are all broken down and turned into glucose (sugar). You need a minimum of 50-130 grams/day for your brain. Rather than eliminating them entirely, choose foods with lowest glycemic indices: http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=faq&dbid=32 Will significantly help weight loss.
Answered 1/29/2015
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Sugar is a : Carbohydrate but food labeling typically states the percentage of carbohydrates in food that is due to sugar.
Answered 10/22/2014
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