Science Vs Sugar: How Bad Is It Really?
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Oct 9, 2025 Sugar is often villainized, but is it really that bad? Experts discuss the differences between cane sugar, high-fructose corn syrup, and natural sweeteners like honey and maple syrup. Surprising insights reveal that sugar isn’t uniquely fattening and even fruit can be beneficial thanks to its fiber. However, sugar's impact on heart health and dental issues is explored. The hosts tackle the stigma around high fructose corn syrup, showing it's similar to regular sugar, while also addressing safe sugar intake levels. Sweetness is more complex than it seems!
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Whole Fruit Is Healthy
- Fruit contains sugar but also fiber and nutrients that make it healthful overall.
- Eating more fruit links to lower risk of heart disease, some cancers, and type 2 diabetes.
The 1970s Swap Study Flopped
- Jim Mann ran a 1970s trial asking volunteers to swap sugar for starch under dietician supervision.
- Participants ate less overall than intended and lost weight, foiling his calorie-for-calorie comparison.
Sugar Is Not Magic Fattening Calories
- Controlled trials show sugar doesn't uniquely cause weight gain when calories are held equal.
- In real life, people with high sugar intake often consume extra calories and gain weight.