1247: The Dangers of Eating Too Much Sugar

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the potential negative impacts of consuming too much sugar.

• The demonization of sugar. (5:00)
• The addictive properties of sugar and the physiological effects on your body. (7:39)
• How we evolved to crave it. (12:19)
• Things that studies have shown that high sugar diets contribute to. (14:48)
  • #1 - Weight Gain. (16:15)
  • #2 - Risk for heart disease. (21:26)
• Expressing empathy for former clients and themselves. (24:00)
  • #3 - Acne. (30:34)
  • #4 - Effect on the microbiome and autoimmune diseases. (31:40)
  • #5 - Type 2 diabetes. (35:07)
• Consumer alert! Nutrient splitting on labels is a real issue. (38:00)
  • #6 - Cancer and it’s link to high consumption of sugar. (40:03)
  • #7 - Can accelerate skin and cellular aging. (42:36)
  • #8 – Energy swings and mood. (45:10)
• How to eat sugar properly. (49:52)

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