The Bittersweet Truth About Sugar

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So, what really happens when you cut out sugar? You might think, Oh, that’s easy! You lose weight, feel energized, and stop craving sweets, right? Well, not exactly. The truth might surprise you. In the next episode of The Binge Cure with Dr. Nina on VoiceAmerica, I'm taking a lo ... Show More

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The average American consumes 75 teaspoons of sugar per day! Find out why you should stop eating sugar today. Your health depends on it! Today, we’re going to discuss the effects of sugar on your health. Sugar is considered toxic in the body, so it is removed from the blood when ... Show More

View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter’s Weekly Newsletter In this “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) episode, Peter explains how to evaluate sugar and its substitutes in the context of health. Peter explores the role ... Show More

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 3249:Elly McGuinness explains the rising popularity of low sugar diets, highlighting the negative effects of sugar on health ... Show More

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Ask Dr. Neal your question about health, nutrition, diet, fitness, and more here:http://OLDPodcast.com/askor call: 614-568-3643Episode 2628: Q&A - Using Monk Fruit Extract & Stevia as Sugar Substitutes - The Science of Sugar AlternativesThe original post is located here: https:// ... Show More

Diving into the science behind Gymnema sylvestre, an herb that dulls sweet taste perception and may reduce sugar cravings. Why this "sugar destroyer" could help you cut back on sugar and support your health goals.Mentioned in this episode:National Eating Disorders Association- NE ... Show More

Let's talk about the side effects of sugar and how to cut sugar from the diet. The average person consumes 74 teaspoons of sugar per day. Since there are over 200 different names for sugar and types of hidden sugar, many people don’t realize how much they’re consuming. Food a ... Show More