Today's guest is Dr. Jeffrey Eisenberg, a pediatrician who specializes in the evaluation and management of attention deficit disorder, anxiety, depression, and obesity. Additionally, he consults patients in the disciplines of exercise physiology and nutrition. Jeffrey is the author of Suckered: The History of Sugar, Our Toxic Addiction, Our Power to Change.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Sugar, the origin story
• One of the biggest health scams of the last 50 years
• Do you have metabolic syndrome?
• Fructose, the Darth Vader of the sugar molecule
• Are natural sugars like maple syrup, honey, and molasses good for you?
• Sugar in fruit isn't the enemy
• It's time to ditch agave, once and for all
• How you body reacts when you consume sugar
• Don't get fooled by hidden sugars
• Why we're attracted to bright foods
• If you are overweight, it's not your fault and the metabolic pathway that explains this
• The preferred fuel for the human body is fat
• Why companies choose to use high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) instead of sugar
• When you consume sugar, your brain lights up like a pinball machine
• It's hard to gradually come off sugar
• Symptoms you may experience when coming off sugar
• The impact of artificial sweeteners on the brain
• Stevia, a healthy sweetener without any negative side effects
• Things that shorten your telomeres
• Start making more meals at home
• The 3 things you need to get right in life

Related links:

Dr. Jeffrey Eisenberg - Suckered (book)

Connect with Dr. Eisenberg

Listen to TUHP episode 017: Sugar Addiction, Say Goodbye To Aspartame, Balance Your Blood Sugar

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