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腸で吸収される糖質、されない糖質？―羅漢果やオリゴ糖が“糖質オフ”とされる理由―

「糖質＝太る」「糖質＝血糖値が上がる」そんなイメージをお持ちの方も多いかもしれません。けれど実は、すべての糖質が同じように腸で吸収されるわけではありません。 今回は、✔ 腸で“吸収される糖質”✔ 腸で“吸収されにくい（されない）糖質”の違いを整理しながら、羅漢果やオリゴ糖がなぜ“糖質オフ”につながるのかを解説します。 ■ 腸で吸収される糖質とは？ 代表的なのが、 ブドウ糖（グルコース）,果糖...

ヴィーガン認証マークが示すもの

― NPO法人ヴィーガン認証協会の認証について ― 近年、食品やスイーツのパッケージ、メニュー表記で見かけることが増えた「ヴィーガン認証マーク」。植物性食品への関心が高まる一方で、「本当に動物性原料は使われていないのか」「基準は誰が決めているのか」と、疑問を持たれる方も少なくありません。 そこで重要な役割を果たすのが、第三者機関によるヴィーガン認証です。日本国内で信頼されるヴィーガン認証 B...

Why natural sweeteners are more expensive than refined sugar: To deliver the blessings of nature as they are.

As health consciousness grows, more and more people are choosing natural sweeteners such as monk fruit, agave syrup, and brown sugar. However, when you actually try to purchase it, you may be surp...

What is "low carb"? Is it too late to ask now? Definition and concept

In recent years, the term "low-carb" has become more common in convenience stores and supermarkets. There are an increasing number of products with reduced sugar content, such as bread, sweets, and...

Coffee and Health - A cup to balance your mind and body

When you wake up in the morning, in between work, or after a meal. Coffee has become a beloved part of life all over the world. I'm sure there are many people who feel relaxed just by smelling the...

"Afternoon Luxury" Rooted in Japan - The Spread of Afternoon Tea Culture -

The soft aroma of steaming tea, gorgeously presented sweets and savory dishes, and quiet time. Afternoon tea was once a symbol of the social culture of the British upper class. However, in recent y...