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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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