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Why High Starch And Sugar Diets Drive Insulin Resistance And Chronic Disease

The Dr. Hyman Show

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Sugar's Role in Health Crisis

This chapter examines the link between carbohydrate consumption, insulin resistance, and the body's fat storage mechanisms, particularly highlighting the detrimental effects of high sugar and starch diets. It discusses the historical context of sugar intake's rise since the 1980s and its contribution to obesity and chronic diseases, emphasizing the need to reassess dietary habits. Furthermore, the chapter critiques the focus on saturated fats, arguing that processed foods and refined sugars, rather than traditional diets, largely drive the modern health crisis.

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