FoundMyFitness #034 Refined Sugar and Its Effects on Mortality, the Brain, Cancer, Hormones & More
Mar 16, 2017
This podcast discusses the dangerous effects of consuming refined sugar, including accelerated aging, brain harm, and unique dangers of high fructose corn syrup. It explores the link between excess sugar and diseases like diabetes and cancer, and suggests ways to quit sugar. The podcast also explores the effects of sugar on aging, cancer risk, and brain repair. It discusses the addictive nature of sugar and ways to cut out refined sugar from the diet.
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Eliminate Refined Sugar
- Cut refined sugar out of your diet to dramatically improve health.
- Refined sugar is common in many processed foods and contributes substantial calories.
Sugary Drinks Drive Large Mortality
- Sugar-sweetened beverages likely caused over 140,000 deaths worldwide in 2010 from diabetes, CVD, and cancer.
- Even moderate habitual intake meaningfully raises disease burden and mortality.
Swap One Drink For Water
- Replace one sugary drink per day with water or unsweetened coffee/tea to cut diabetes risk up to 25%.
- Small substitutions produce rapid and measurable metabolic benefits.