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What are The Best Sources of Carbohydrates? — Whalespan

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What are The Best Sources of Carbohydrates?

Paul Saladino6m · 2021-04-01

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✓Well SupportedPure fructose or processed sugars like high-fructose corn syrup should not be conflated with whole-food carbohydrate sources such as fruit or honey.✓Well SupportedFructose from fruit is not significantly harmful to humans and may be a beneficial component of a healthy diet.✓Well SupportedFructose in whole food forms like fruit and honey is not harmful for humans, unlike pure fructose or high-fructose corn syrup.✓Well SupportedFruit, honey, maple syrup, and lactose from milk are the best sources of carbohydrates for humans.Well Supported

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A carbohydrate intake of 20-30% of daily calories is a beneficial sweet spot for most people.

◐Partially SupportedThe speaker prefers simpler carbohydrates like fruit and honey over starches and fiber for metabolic reasons.

◐Partially SupportedFruit and honey are evolutionarily consistent sources of carbohydrates that do not appear to cause the same problems as processed grains.

◐Partially SupportedWhite rice is lower in lectins and easier to digest than some other grains.

◐Partially SupportedIndividuals with insulin resistance or metabolic issues may feel better on the lower end of carbohydrate intake.

◐Partially SupportedBerries and lower fructose fruits can be included in a ketogenic diet with carbohydrate intake under 50 grams per day.

◐Partially SupportedWhite rice is a glucose polymer with low fiber and is reasonable for some people.

◐Partially SupportedIndividuals should experiment with different types of starches and carbohydrates, including gluten-free grains like rice.

◐Partially SupportedSweet potatoes can be a fine carbohydrate source, though some individuals with digestive issues may not tolerate them well.

✕Not SupportedConflating all fructose sources as bad, like comparing high-fructose corn syrup to papaya or honey, is dangerous and evolutionarily inconsistent.

✕Not SupportedAgave nectar is higher in fructose and can be problematic for those who are insulin resistant, unlike whole food fruits.