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Dec 2023
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Do we need to refine our thinking about ...

QuickAndDirtyTips.com, Monica Reinagel
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A new study finds that reducing your sugar intake doesn’t actually improve blood sugar control–unless you actually have diabetes.

Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel, MS, LDN.  Transcripts are available at Simplecast.

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Have a nutrition question? Send an email to nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com.

 

Follow Nutrition Diva on Facebook and subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips. 

Find Monica's blog and other programs at Nutrition Over Easy.  

Nutrition Diva is a part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network.  

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Transcripts: https://nutrition-diva.simplecast.com/episodes/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QDTNutrition/

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