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Dr. Robert Lustig: How Sugar & Processed Foods Impact Your Health

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Dec 18, 2023
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Robert Lustig
In this engaging discussion, Dr. Robert Lustig, a prominent neuroendocrinologist and bestselling author, dives into the detrimental effects of sugar and processed foods on our health. He explains how different sugars, especially fructose, can alter insulin levels and even behave like addictive substances. Lustig also reveals the food industry's manipulative role in creating unhealthy eating habits. His insights on the connection between sugar intake and obesity, gut health, and mental well-being offer crucial perspectives for anyone aiming to improve their dietary choices.
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Calories In vs. Calories Out

  • A calorie burned is equivalent to a calorie burned, adhering to the first law of thermodynamics.
  • However, a calorie eaten is not always a calorie absorbed, as factors like fiber impact absorption.
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Protein Metabolism

  • Excess protein intake, beyond muscle-building needs, gets processed by the liver.
  • This process converts amino acids into energy, requiring more energy than carbs.
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Glucose vs. Fructose

  • Glucose, vital for all cells, is produced by the body if not consumed.
  • Fructose, however, offers no necessary function to vertebrates.
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