474: The Bitter Truth About Sugar: It’s Poisoning You! | Dr. Robert Lustig

05/24/22 • 85 min

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Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/drrobertlustig474

Dr. Robert Lustig (IG: @robertlustigmd) is a neuroendocrinologist, New York Times bestselling author, and Professor of Pediatric Endocrinology at the University of California, San Francisco. He’s authored 125 peer-reviewed articles and 73 reviews.

Rob has become a leading public health authority on the impact sugar has on fueling the diabetes, obesity and metabolic syndrome epidemics, and on addressing changes in the food environment to reverse these chronic diseases.

Today we’re discussing his latest book, Metabolical: The Lure and the Lies of Processed Food, Nutrition, and Modern Medicine.

If you're addicted to sugar, you're going to want to listen to this!

In this episode, we discuss:

Why we should be talking about metabolic health... not nutrition
Understanding the science of fiber
The definition of sugar
Fructose is destroying your health
Do you absorb the fructose from fruit?
Stop eating “dessert” for breakfast, lunch and dinner
Are there limits on the amount of sugar being added to foods?
How to determine the amount of fat in your liver
Causes of fatty liver
Fructose consumption increases insulin resistance
How to reverse metabolic syndrome in 10 days
You can’t outrun a bad diet
Why eating properly is complicated + what to avoid
The 3 supplements Rob recommends
The history of processed sugar
Why low-fat diets became popular in the 70s
Understanding LDL and heart disease
Rob's approach to breaking your sugar addiction

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Sidney Mintz - Sweetness and Power (book)

Elizabeth Abbott - Sugar: A Bittersweet History (book)

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John Yudkin (books)

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Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/drrobertlustig474

Today we’re discussing his latest book, Metabolical: The Lure and the Lies of Processed Food, Nutrition, and Modern Medicine.

If you're addicted to sugar, you're going to want to listen to this!

In this episode, we discuss:

Why we should be talking about metabolic health... not nutrition
Understanding the science of fiber
The definition of sugar
Fructose is destroying your health
Do you absorb the fructose from fruit?
Stop eating “dessert” for breakfast, lunch and dinner
Are there limits on the amount of sugar being added to foods?
How to determine the amount of fat in your liver
Causes of fatty liver
Fructose consumption increases insulin resistance
How to reverse metabolic syndrome in 10 days
You can’t outrun a bad diet
Why eating properly is complicated + what to avoid
The 3 supplements Rob recommends
The history of processed sugar
Why low-fat diets became popular in the 70s
Understanding LDL and heart disease
Rob's approach to breaking your sugar addiction

Show sponsors:

Oura Ring <== Buy the Oura Ring Generation 3 and get 6 free months of Oura membership

Paleovalley <== 15% off all Paleovalley products by using the code ultimatehealth at checkout

BiOptimizers <== 10% off BiOptimizers' Magnesium Breakthrough by using the code ultimatehealth10 at checkout

Related links:

Dr. Robert Lustig - Metabolical (book)

Dr. Robert Lustig's website

Follow Dr. Robert Lustig on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter

Dr. Robert Lustig (books)

Dr. Efrat Monsonego Ornan

Sidney Mintz - Sweetness and Power (book)

Elizabeth Abbott - Sugar: A Bittersweet History (book)

Paul Dudley White

John Yudkin (books)

Ancel Keys

Ancel Keys - Seven Countries Study

Michael Brown

Joseph Goldstein

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The Complete Guide to Intermittent Fasting for Women | Cynthia Thurlow (#465)

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473: How to Build Core Happiness | Dr. Rangan Chatterjee

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Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/drranganchatterjee473

Dr. Rangan Chatterjee (IG: @drchatterjee) is regarded as one of the most influential medical doctors in the UK and wants to change how medicine will be practiced for years to come. His mission is to help 100 million people around the globe live better lives.

Rangan hosts the most listened to health podcast in the UK and Europe, ‘Feel Better, Live More’ - which regularly tops the Apple Podcasts charts.

He is the number 1 selling health author in the UK - each of his first 4 books have been Sunday Times Bestsellers in the UK and international bestsellers across the globe.

Today we’re discussing Rangan’s 5th book, Happy Mind, Happy Life: The New Science of Mental Well-Being.

If you’re looking for low cost, simple strategies to feel happier - stick around and have a listen!

In this episode, we discuss:

Happiness is a skill
The core happiness stool
How we deal with stress
Are happier people healthier?
What are junk happiness habits?
The freedom exercise
Write your happy ending
Are you living a life that nourishes you?
Free ways to feel happier
Rangan’s 3 Ms morning routine
Take a daily holiday
Why Rangan practices time-restricted eating (TRE)
How to include your kids into your morning routine
Rangan’s journey into health & wellness
Is Rangan leaving medical practice?
Developing self-awareness
Having maskless conversations

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475: This Diet & Lifestyle Helps Torrey DeVitto Manage Her Mental Health

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/torreydevitto475

Torrey DeVitto (IG: @torreydevitto) is a conscious actress, advocate, philanthropist and producer - she recently wrapped her incredible six season run on the NBC drama, “Chicago Med.”

Torrey balances her acting career with her philanthropic work and personal practices in alternative medicine, veganism and holistic wellness. She incorporates consciousness into every aspect of her life.

If you’re struggling with a mental health challenge this conversation will help you feel less alone and give you some great ideas that will help calm your mind.

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