These dangerous carbohydrates are often marketed as healthy, but they’re actually some of the worst carbs for your body. Discover how these "healthy" carbs spike your blood sugar and wreck your health.
0:00 Introduction: The worst carbs in the world
0:27 Agave syrup and the glycemic index
3:12 More carbs that destroy your health
3:34 The problem with high-fructose foods
5:10 Stop eating these carbs
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I’ve already covered the most dangerous carbohydrate in the world. Here are 3 more carbs to avoid!
Agave nectar is often marketed as a healthy sweetener, similar to honey, but it’s made up of 80–90% fructose. Fructose is processed only by the liver, where it can create stress and is handled similarly to alcohol. Research has shown that agave syrup can significantly raise triglyceride levels.
Agave syrup is highly processed, with the final product containing more calories than table sugar!
High-fructose foods like agave syrup and fruit juice can contain more fructose than soda. Excess fructose intake is linked to liver damage, metabolic dysfunction, and changes in brain genes.
Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 61, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals and author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.
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Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients, so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose, and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.