Glucose[edit] Glucose (C6H12O6, also known as D-glucose, dextrose, or grape sugar) is a simple sugar (monosaccharide) and an important carbohydrate in biology. Cells use it as a source of energy and a metabolic intermediate. Glucose is one of the main products of photosynthesis and starts cellular respiration.
Pity the man forced to survive on gluten-free pizza and fat-free ice cream. The Lean Muscle Diet makes eating easy and delicious because you're encouraged to eat (gasp!) real food. Here's the breakdown of your eating plan. Eat 80 percent of your diet in whole and minimally processed foods that you like. Whole foods are ones that look like what they started out as: meat, fish, eggs, milk, nuts, seeds, fruits, vegetables, potatoes, and beans.
Compliment your 3 ounces of cooked lean meat with plenty of whole grains, low-fat dairy, fruits and vegetables for a well-balanced meal. My recommendation: Don't get bogged down with how many times per week you eat red meat. Lean cuts of beef and lamb can be part of your healthy lean protein repertoire along with poultry, seafood and fish, eggs, beans, nuts, and soy. [Read: Healthy Red-Meat Substitutes You'll Love.].