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What Are the Major Food Components in a Diabetes Diet
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What Are the Major Food Components in a Diabetes Diet? Carbohydrates Carbohydrates have the most effect on blood sugar levels compared to fats and proteins and different carbohydrates have different effects. The building blocks of all carbohydrates are sugars (also called saccharide units), which are used by our body to create energy. Carbohydrates that only contain one sugar unit (monosaccharide) or two sugar units (disaccharides) are called simple sugars. Simple sugars are sweet in taste and are broken down easily for rapid release of energy. Two of the most common monosaccharides are glucose and fructose. Glucose is the primary form of sugar stored in our body for energy and fructose is the main sugar found in fruits. One gram of carbohydrates is equal to four calories. The current recommendation daily caloric intake of carbohydrates is between 50% and 60% for a diabetic. Complex carbohydrates are found in whole grains and vegetables...
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