Life After Sugar 238. "You can age more gracefully with less sugar": Dr. Mark
Aug 3, 2025
Dr. Mark Sherwood, a Naturopathic doctor focusing on longevity, discusses how to age gracefully by reducing processed sugar. He shares insights on the importance of cellular health and the inherent challenges of changing eating habits. The conversation delves into personal responsibility in health choices and the impact of sugar on aging. Mark emphasizes community support and the need for compassion in dietary changes, illustrating a transformative journey towards healthier living and tackling cravings.
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From Junk Food Kid To Naturopathic Doctor
- Mark Sherwood grew up eating a typical American junk-food diet despite being athletic as a youth.
- He later became a professional baseball player, police officer, then a naturopathic doctor after learning about nutrition.
Fat-Free Messaging Masked Sugar Harm
- The low-fat messages of past decades hid the problem of excess sugar in processed "fat-free" foods.
- Activity masked metabolic consequences for some, but the food environment remains diabetesogenic.
Share Hard Truths With Compassion
- Communicate health truths with love, respect, and clarity even if it upsets people.
- Prioritize accurate guidance over avoiding discomfort when helping others change.