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Summary of Transcript:
Dr. Gundry explains that sugar is one of the worst things for health, yet the average American eats about 153 pounds yearly. He explains that sugar affects our weight, gut microbiome, immune system, and heart health. He cites a study from the 1950s that showed that when sugar and flour were rationed during World War II, diabetes and heart disease plummeted. He also explains that sugar is addictive, as rats will choose it over heroin and cocaine. Finally, he explains that our tongues have sweet receptors, which evolved so that we would be drawn to eat lovely things with sugar content during fruit season.
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Summary of Description:
This episode of the Dr. Gundry podcast explores the damaging effects of sugar and other sweeteners on your health. It reveals a hidden ingredient in most foods that causes elevated cholesterol, how World War 2 saved peoples’ health, an ingredient more addictive than heroin, and how to identify health-wrecking components correctly. Dr. Gundry also provides his favorite sugar alternatives and techniques for getting the benefits of fruit without the damaging effects.
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Healthy Sugar Alternatives
You’ve heard me say it before, but it bears repeating: Sugar is one of the worst things for your health – yet it’s hiding in almost all the foods we regularly consume. The average American eats about 153 pounds of sugar yearly, whether they know it or not.
In this episode, I share my best tips for kicking a sugar addiction, no matter how severe. I also expose another surprising “health enemy” – and how this health food “darling” can destroy your health. With the information I share in this episode, you can have your cake and eat it too!
Hidden Ingredients in Foods
On this episode you’ll learn: the hidden ingredient in most foods that is causing elevated cholesterol – and how to avoid it; the damaging effects sugar has on your gut microbiome (and how to help “preserve” your good gut bacteria); why World War 2 SAVED peoples’ health (this is shocking); how just a cup of this “healthy” drink can negatively affect your immune system by 70% (and other immune compromising foods to avoid); the weight-inducing ingredient that may actually be more addicting than HEROIN (it’s in MOST of the foods we eat today); the shocking truth behind food labels – and how to correctly identify all the health-wrecking ingredients; why you NEED to ”give fruit the boot” to better your health – and the easiest way to make the transition; my technique for getting ALL the benefits from fruit – WITHOUT the damaging effects; the widely-used sugar alternative that caused me to be 70 pounds overweight – and how to eliminate it from your diet for good; and 3 of my favorite sugar alternatives (they’re safe, affordable, and perfect for curbing those sweet cravings).
My Favorite Sugar Alternatives
My favorite sugar alternatives include monk fruit, stevia, and erythritol. Monk fruit is a natural sweetener from a small melon-like fruit that grows in Southeast Asia. It has a mild, sweet flavor and is about 200 times sweeter than sugar. It does not affect blood sugar levels and is an excellent alternative for people with diabetes. Stevia is a plant-based sweetener that is about 200 times sweeter than sugar. It is calorie-free and does not affect blood sugar levels. Erythritol is a sugar alcohol found naturally in some fruits and vegetables. It has a mild sweet taste and is about 70% as sweet as sugar. It does not affect blood sugar levels and is an excellent alternative for people with diabetes.
By making the switch to healthier sugar alternatives, you can still enjoy the sweet taste of sugar without the damaging effects it has on your health. With the information I share in this episode, you can have your cake and eat it too!
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Source Description
Full show notes and transcript: https://drgundry.com/healthy-sugar-alternatives
You’ve heard me say it before, but it bears repeating: Sugar is one of the worst things for your health – yet it’s hiding in almost all the foods we regularly consume.
The average American eats about 153 pounds of sugar yearly, whether they know it or not.
For reference, that’s about the size of a baby giraffe – and our health is paying the price.
But the good news is there is something you can do about it.
In this episode, I share my best tips for kicking a sugar addiction, no matter how severe.
I also expose another surprising “health enemy” – and how this health food “darling” can destroy your health.
With the information I share in this episode, you can have your cake and eat it too!
In this episode, you’ll learn:
The hidden ingredient in most foods that are causing elevated cholesterol – and how to avoid it
The damaging effects sugar has on your gut microbiome (and how to help “preserve” your good gut bacteria)
Why World War 2 SAVED peoples’ health (this is shocking)
How just a cup of this “healthy” drink can negatively affect your immune system by 70% (and other immune-compromising foods to avoid)
The weight-inducing ingredient that may be more addicting than HEROIN (it’s in MOST of the foods we eat today)
The shocking truth behind food labels – and how to correctly identify all the health-wrecking ingredients
Why you NEED to ”give fruit the boot” to better your health – and the easiest way to make the transition
My technique for getting ALL the benefits from fruit – WITHOUT the damaging effects
The widely-used sugar alternative that caused me to be 70 pounds overweight – and how to eliminate it from your diet for good
3 of my favorite sugar alternatives (they’re safe, affordable, and perfect for curbing those sweet cravings)
Mentioned on this episode:
Unlocking the Keto Code (pre-order here!)
If you liked this episode, you might also enjoy the following:
186: The shocking history of YOUR favorite food
120: Worse than sugar? You’ll be SHOCKED
190.5: Brainwashed By Fruit?
#Sugar #Sweeteners #DrGundry
