Sugar (Brown)

Brown sugar intolerance may stem from its molasses content or complex sugars. Avoid it for 8 weeks, consider supplements like probiotics and digestive enzymes, and retest.

🍬 What Is Brown Sugar?

Brown sugar is a type of sugar that combines white granulated sugar with molasses, giving it a distinctive caramel flavor and moisture content. It’s commonly used in baking, cooking, and sweetening beverages.

🤔 Why Do I Have an Intolerance to Brown Sugar?

Sensitivity to brown sugar might be due to:

• Molasses Content: The molasses in brown sugar contains plant compounds and trace minerals, which can irritate sensitive systems.
• Complex Sugars: Brown sugar has both sucrose and glucose, which may be harder to digest for individuals with sugar intolerance.
• Processing Residues: If not pure, some brown sugar products may include additives or contaminants that trigger reactions.

🛠️ What Can I Do About It?

• Eliminate brown sugar from your diet for 8 weeks to allow your digestive system to reset.
• Check for hidden brown sugar in sauces, marinades, and baked goods.
• Gradually reintroduce it after 8 weeks and retest your tolerance to evaluate improvements.

💊 Which Supplements Can Help?

• Digestive Enzymes: Support digestion of complex sugars and molasses compounds.
  
• Probiotics: Promote a balanced gut microbiome to reduce sugar sensitivities.
  
• Chromium: Helps stabilize blood sugar levels, minimizing symptoms caused by sugar intake.
  
• Curcumin: Reduces inflammation and irritation caused by intolerances.
  

🍽️ Popular Dishes and Alternatives

Dishes:

• Cookies and brownies
• Glazed vegetables
• Barbecue sauces
• Sweet breads

Alternatives (if tolerated):

• Coconut sugar
• Maple syrup
• Honey