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Sofia DeloudiNov 10, 20233 minThe Sugar Shift: How Starchy Foods Turn into Fructose in Our BodyIn the realm of nutrition, the sweet siblings - glucose and fructose - have captured our attention. They’re not twins, but they’re often...
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Sofia DeloudiOct 18, 20232 minWhen More is Less: The Surprising Link Between Blood Sugar and Brain PerformanceThe brain has a continuously high energy demand, for which it primarily relies on glucose. If ketones are present in the bloodstream,...
Sofia DeloudiSep 5, 20233 minHow Your Body Sustains Stable Glucose LevelsEven without any dietary carbohydrate intake, the body continuously maintains blood glucose levels within a strictly regulated range....