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Superfoods, from the English super food , are natural foods containing the largest amount of antioxidants, microminerals and vitamins. Regular consumption of such products is necessary for maintaining health and normal functioning of the body.

Fructose is the most common type of simple carbohydrate in nature. It is present in berries, fruits and fruit plants. Most fructose is found in oranges, bananas, apples and peaches. In the composition of honey, it is about 80%, in the composition of sugar – about 50%.

Chicory is a plant with bluish flowers. People use its root to make drinks as a coffee substitute – they first dry, then grind and roast it. Among the useful properties, one can note the absence of caffeine, as well as the presence of antioxidants in the composition.

Stevia is a natural sugar substitute. It is obtained from the extract of the  Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni plant . Stevia originates from South America (Indian tribes from Brazil and Paraguay used ground leaves as a sweetener), and today it is grown in many countries of the world.

A sweetener is a sweet-tasting substance that does not contain glucose, fructose, or other simple carbohydrate molecules. Since sweeteners do not contain carbohydrates, they have little or no effect on blood glucose levels and do not require the body to produce insulin.

First of all, the glycemic index of fruits depends on the content of fast carbohydrates (mainly fructose) and fiber in their composition. In other words, the more sweet juice in a fruit, the higher its glycemic index. The leaders are grapes and watermelon.

The keto diet is not the easiest diet for beginners. Because keto restricts carbs almost completely, it’s not always easy to find a variety of protein options. However, the main goal of this diet is precisely the rejection of carbohydrates – which helps to lose weight.

The rules of the 16/8 diet include skipping breakfast, having a hearty lunch, afternoon tea, and an early dinner – essentially, allowing food consumption only from noon to 8 pm. The advantage of intermittent fasting is the normalization of metabolism. According to reviews, this diet is especially effective for women.

In addition, the insulin index determines the insulin response for carbohydrate foods, as well as for protein and fat. This is important because the lactose in dairy products increases insulin production, as does too much fat in food.

According to the Ministry of Health, about 20% of the population suffer from prediabetes – moreover, 74% of people do not know about the existence of this disease. In fact, we are talking about a violation of insulin sensitivity, a hormone necessary for the absorption of carbohydrates from food.