#225 - How sugar harms kids’ bodies and brains and what parents can do to foster healthier eating habits | Austin McGuffie & Dr. Robert Lustig (Replay)

We know sugar is bad for kids, so why do parents continue giving it to them? Sugar damage kids’ health and drives behavioral issues. Infants get introduced to sugar early through commercial baby food, and the problem continues with school and birthday treats, soda, and the ultra-processed foods that have taken over the family pantry. Austin McGuffie & Dr. Robert Lustig discuss the rising rates of Type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in children, sugar addiction in kids, the problems with the food industry, and what parents can do to revamp their kids’ diets and promote a lifelong healthy relationship with nutritious food.

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(00:00) – Intro

(07:18) - Sugar is damaging kids’ mitochondria

(16:48) - The more dangerous fat

(21:50) - Kids need better nutrition education

(25:36) - Infants get introduced to sugar early

(27:48) - Fat was removed, but sugar was added

(32:51) - Sugar causes behavioral issues

(36:08) - Kids can have sugar addiction

(38:34) - Diet soda is bad too

(44:48) - Educate the child and the parents

(48:47) - Get rid of sugary drinks

Transcripts & Show Notes

Watch the Video – https://youtu.be/I3d7zCHFW2c