We're going to go back to school to learn more about glyconutrients, the eight simple sugars, and how they can heal you body naturally. I'm going to take you through a crash course in History, English, Science, Health, and Math class.

History class. The word glyconutrient derives from the Greek "glukus," which means sweet.

English class. Glyconutrients refer to the blend of polysaccharides (complex carbohydrates) and simple sugars (starches) that mix with proteins and fats to create a bridge for the cells to work together.

Science class. All eight sugars are only found in the foods that are naturally ripened from a tree, branch, vine, or plant.

Health class. Glyconutrients…
1. Help autoimmune diseases such as AIDS, accelerate wound healing, asthma, and chronic fatigue syndrome.
2. Cure bacteria infections such as ear infections, symptoms of the flu, and decrease body fat.
3. Ease diseases such as: arthritis, diabetes, fibromyalgia, inflammation, psoriasis, and rheumatoid arthritis.
4. Increase lean muscle mass.
5. Lessen the poisonous effects and increases the cancer-killing effects from chemotherapy and radiation.
6. Lower cholesterol levels.

Math class. Glyconutrients are comprised of eight simple sugars that heal your body naturally.
1. Glucose is the basic unit of sugar and is the result of the breakdown of carbs.
2. Galactose is one of the two components of lactose (milk sugar).
3. Fucose is found in fungus and helps brain function.
4. Mannose is found in raw vegetables and helps the digestive system.
5. N-acetyl-galactosamine is found in shark and bovine cartilage.
6. N-acetyl-glucosamine is found naturally in shiitake mushrooms.
7. N-acetyl-neuraminic acid is found in whey protein isolate and eggs.
8. Xylose is found in fruit and some vegetable seeds and is naturally produced in your body.

Home Economics class.

Foods rich in Mannose:
Herbs: aloe vera
Vegetables: capsicum, cabbage, eggplant, green beans, tomatoes, turnips

Foods rich in Xylose:
Fruit: guava, pears, blackberries, loganberries, raspberries
Herbs: aloe vera, echinacea, boswellia
Vegetables: broccoli, cabbage, corn, spinach, eggplant, green beans, peas, okra

Foods rich in Glucose:
Bee Foods: honey
Fruits: bananas, cherries, grapes, mangoes, strawberries
Herbs: aloe vera, cocoa, echinacea, garlic, hawthorn, licorice, sarsaparilla

Foods rich in Galactose:
Fruit: apples, apricot, banana, blackberries, cherries, cranberries, currants, dates, grapes, kiwi fruit, mango, nectarine, orange, passion fruit, peach, pear, pineapple, plums, prunes, raspberries, rhubarb, strawberries
Herbs: echinacea
Nuts: broccoli, brussel sprouts, chestnuts
Vegetables: asparagus, avocado, cabbage, carrot, cauliflower, celery, cucumber, eggplant, lettuce, mushroom, onion, potato, pumpkin, spinach, tomato

Foods rich in Fucose:
Beer yeast

Foods rich in N-acetylneuraminic acid or sialic acid:
Hen eggs
Whey protein isolate

Dietary Sources of N-acetylglucosamine and N-acetyl-galactosamine:
Bovine and shark cartilage and shiitake mushroom

Okay, so the last four sugars don't sound appetizing, but here are some menu items that are delicious and nutritious:

Breakfast
Baked apples with cherries and almonds
Strawberry banana milkshake

Appetizers
Fresh tomato soup with crispy herb toasts
Spinach dip with mushrooms

Lunch
Asparagus, tomato and red pepper French bread pizza
Portobello and blue cheese salad

Dinner
Steak with steamed vegetables, soba noodles and ginger sauce
Stuffed eggplant

Dessert:
Sautéed bananas with caramel sauce
Vanilla poached peaches

Is your mouth watering yet? Not only are these recipes delicious, they are filled with all the healthy eight simple sugars and your taste buds happy!

Article Source: By Elle VanHamagnsky