Verbascose is a type of carbohydrate that is part of the family of complex sugars known as oligosaccharides. Verbascose is found in certain plants, including legumes such as soybeans, lentils, chickpeas and mung beans.
Stone fruits are a delicious, healthy and nutritious type of fruit that includes peaches, plums, cherries, apricots, and nectarines. They are named for their single seed that looks like a stone. They are popular for their sweet flavour and juicy flesh and are available from early November to late February in Australia. When consumed as part of a healthy diet, they are a great source of vitamins, minerals, and fibre.
Sugar is a type of carbohydrate that is found in many foods, drinks, fruits, vegetables and dairy products. Sugar comes in a variety of different forms, from naturally occurring sugars like fructose found in fruit and honey or lactose found in dairy products to sucrose (table sugar) we add to our tea or coffee or use in baking.
Rice is a common staple in many cultures around the world, and it is a key component of many healthy, tasty dishes. Even though rice is a healthy addition to many meals, there is a common belief that rice breaks down into sugar in the body, leading to weight gain and other health problems. We examine how rice is digested and the implications for our health.
Fructose is a type of sugar that occurs naturally across a variety of foods, including fruits, honey, and some vegetables. It may also be used as a sweetener in some processed foods and drinks we consume. While fructose is a natural component of many healthy foods (fruits and vegetables, for example), excessive consumption of fructose (such as high-fructose corn syrup) has been linked to health problems including obesity, diabetes, and fatty liver disease. It should be noted that high-fructose corn syrup is not widely used in Australia, but some imported foods may contain it. In addition, some people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) can be sensitive to fructose, as well as other sugars in foods collectively known as FODMAPS (Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols). Fructose is a monosaccharide.
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