Food Sources of PQQ. PQQ has been found in all plant foods analyzed to date.1 PQQ-rich foods include parsley, green peppers, kiwi fruit, papaya and tofu.3 These foods contain about 2-3 mcg/100 g. Green tea provides about the same amount per 4-oz. Serving.yrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ) is a novel compound found in plant foods that is showing tremendous promise. Health food store retailers need to familiarize themselves as more customers hear about PQQ or are looking for this super-nutrientâs many benefits.
Foods that contain carbohydrates will affect blood glucose levels the most. The foods that contain the most carbohydrate include those from the Fruit Group, the Starch and Starchy Vegetable Group, and the Milk and Yogurt Group. Foods with only carbohydrate may raise blood glucose more quickly than those that also contain fats and protein.
How Food Works. Carbohydrates provide your body with its basic fuel. Your body thinks about carbohydrates like a car engine thinks about gasoline. The simplest carbohydrate is glucose. Glucose, also called blood sugar and dextrose, flows in the bloodstream so that it is available to every cell in your body. Your cells absorb glucose and convert it into energy to drive the cell.