What+is+the+difference+between+complex+and+simple+sugars?


 * __WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN COMPLEX AND SIMPLE SUGARS?__**

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__What is the difference between simple and complex sugars? Well, complex sugars, which are also known as complex carbohydrates, take more energy to digest but are much more beneficial to your body than simple sugars. They provide vitamins and minerals and give you energy for longer amounts of time. Simple sugars, however, give you a fast rush of energy that doesn't last very long, because they absorb more quickly into the bloodstream and don't provide as many nutrients as complex sugars. Therefore, the difference is that complex sugars provide more health benefits and longer lasting energy than simple sugars do.__

__Link #1:__ http://kidshealth.org/parent/growth/feeding/sugar.html Date: June 2011 Author: Mary L. Gavin, MD

Link #2: http://www.livestrong.com/article/281989-list-of-complex-sugars/ Date: October 17th 2010 Author: Ashley Tyson

Olivia 8.4, February 22nd 2012

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