We keep reading that sugars are bad for you.  Artificial sugars have a reputation for being especially deleterious, but is there such a thing as the best of these awfuls?  Some facts. The three main nutrients you consume are proteins, fats and carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are essential for providing energy, maintaining blood sugar levels and supporting muscle and brain function.  They are also a source of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. There are three types of carbohydrates:   sugars , starches and fiber. Your body breaks down carbohydrates into glucose, or blood sugar .  Glucose can be stored in your liver and muscles for later use. There are two types of sugars . Monosaccharides like glucose ( primary source of energy in the body, and also found in fruits, vegetables and honey ), fructose ( fruit sugar, found in fruits, honey and corn syrup ) and galactose ( dairy products ). Disaccharides. Sucrose, known as table sugar, is a combination of glu...