Addicted To Sugar

013 Sugar addiction in the US.

Ever wonder what roles Glucose and Insulin play in our bodies and how Diabetes is correlated? In this episode discover:  

• the breakdown of carbohydrates including a brief overview of complex vs. simple
• why US regulations are more laxed when it comes to the food industry including Sugar
• why sugars like High Fructose Corn Syrup is a common ingredient found on food labels
• why sugar is added to nearly everything
• the many hidden names for sugar

If our other food related episodes haven't yet gave you the jitters this one sure will!

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TIMESTAMPS:

• 1:09 My backstory with food
• 2:32 Food addiction
• 3:16 Sugar fun facts
• 3:51 Food regulations in US
• 4:37 Carbohydrate to Glucose breakdown
• 4:53 Insulin overview
• 5:04 Diabetes basics
• 5:40 Simple vs. Complex carbohydrates
• 7:07 Five reasons why sugar is #1 food additive
• 8:50 Food labeling
• 9:06 Natural vs. Added sugars
• 9:30 High Fructose Syrup

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