July 22, 2024

11 Foods with SHOCKINGLY High Amounts of Sugar (Best Sugar Substitutes)

41 minutes

Did you know the average person consumes a staggering 82 pounds of added sugar annually? In this eye-opening episode of The Dr. Josh Axe Show, we dive deep into the world of sugar and its devastating impact on our health. Dr. Axe reveals the surprising sources of hidden sugars and shares powerful strategies for breaking free from sugar's grip.

Tune in to discover:

The shocking link between sugar and chronic diseases like diabetes, cancer, and heart disease

Why artificial sweeteners may be sabotaging your health goals

Nature's sweetest alternatives that won't spike your blood sugar

The gut-brain connection: How probiotics and fermented foods can crush your cravings

Essential nutrients that balance blood sugar and curb your sweet tooth

Dr. Axe's top tips for a successful sugar detox

Whether you're battling constant cravings or simply want to optimize your health, this episode is a must-listen. Learn how to reclaim control over your diet, boost your energy, and transform your health. Don't miss out on the keys to breaking free from sugar's addictive cycle – your body will thank you!

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Show Notes:

00:00 Dr. Josh Axe’s sugar detox story

03:49 Biggest sources of hidden & added sugars

11:12 Why sugar is so damaging to our bodies

16:53 How to manage sugar cravings

21:44 Sugar alternatives & replacements

32:18 Other ways to reduce sugar cravings

37:01 Nutrients that will decrease sugar cravings & balance blood sugar

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Links:

https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/are-you-consuming-too-much-sugar

https://nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu/carbohydrates/added-sugar-in-the-diet/

http://www.heart.org

https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0166077

https://www.veri.co/learn/cortisol-insulin-resistance

https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/prc/2020/09/24/drinking-water-us-implications/

https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/the-science-on-sugar-cravings-and-how-to-beat-them

https://www.bmj.com/content/378/bmj-2022-071204

https://journals.plos.org/plosmedicine/article?id=10.1371/journal.pmed.1003950

https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/22/10/5228

https://usrtk.org/sweeteners/aspartame_health_risks/

https://klinio.com/hub/article/monk-fruit-and-diabetes

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/why-you-should-use-monk-fruit-sweetener

https://health-ade.com/blogs/blog/monk-fruit-vs-stevia-which-sugar-alternative-is-best

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/what-is-allulose

https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/british-journal-of-nutrition/article/allulose-in-human-diet-the-knowns-and-the-unknowns/74020152A1262DF4D7942A4DB54B6E37

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-11-sweet-systematic-honey-cardiometabolic.html

https://www.utoronto.ca/news/study-suggests-honey-reduces-cardiometabolic-risks

https://www.verywellhealth.com/raw-honey-blood-sugar-cholesterol-6890727

https://casadesante.com/blogs/probiotics/best-probiotic-for-sugar-cravings

https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2021/07/fermented-food-diet-increases-microbiome-diversity-lowers-inflammation

https://nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu/cravings/

https://www.emedihealth.com/nutrition/food-cravings-eat-less

https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/14/3/538

https://drianstern.com/blogs/learn/how-to-stop-sugar-cravings-with-nutritional-supplements

https://www.emedihealth.com/nutrition/nutrient-deficiencies-cause-sugar-cravings

https://www.nourishhealth.com.au/7-supplements-to-sugar-cravings/

https://nootropicblend.com/sugar-craving-supplements/

https://thehealthyrd.com/helpful-supplements-for-sugar-cravings/

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July 22, 2024

11 Foods with SHOCKINGLY High Amounts of Sugar (Best Sugar Substitutes)

41 minutes

Tune in to discover:

The shocking link between sugar and chronic diseases like diabetes, cancer, and heart disease

Why artificial sweeteners may be sabotaging your health goals

Nature's sweetest alternatives that won't spike your blood sugar

The gut-brain connection: How probiotics and fermented foods can crush your cravings

Essential nutrients that balance blood sugar and curb your sweet tooth

Dr. Axe's top tips for a successful sugar detox

Want more of The Dr. Josh Axe Show? Subscribe to the YouTube channel.

Follow Dr. Josh Axe

Instagram

Twitter

Facebook

Tik-Tok

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Show Notes:

00:00 Dr. Josh Axe’s sugar detox story

03:49 Biggest sources of hidden & added sugars

11:12 Why sugar is so damaging to our bodies

16:53 How to manage sugar cravings

21:44 Sugar alternatives & replacements

32:18 Other ways to reduce sugar cravings

37:01 Nutrients that will decrease sugar cravings & balance blood sugar

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Links:

https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/are-you-consuming-too-much-sugar

https://nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu/carbohydrates/added-sugar-in-the-diet/

http://www.heart.org

https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0166077

https://www.veri.co/learn/cortisol-insulin-resistance

https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/prc/2020/09/24/drinking-water-us-implications/

https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/the-science-on-sugar-cravings-and-how-to-beat-them

https://www.bmj.com/content/378/bmj-2022-071204

https://journals.plos.org/plosmedicine/article?id=10.1371/journal.pmed.1003950

https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/22/10/5228

https://usrtk.org/sweeteners/aspartame_health_risks/

https://klinio.com/hub/article/monk-fruit-and-diabetes

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/why-you-should-use-monk-fruit-sweetener

https://health-ade.com/blogs/blog/monk-fruit-vs-stevia-which-sugar-alternative-is-best

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/what-is-allulose

https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/british-journal-of-nutrition/article/allulose-in-human-diet-the-knowns-and-the-unknowns/74020152A1262DF4D7942A4DB54B6E37

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-11-sweet-systematic-honey-cardiometabolic.html

https://www.utoronto.ca/news/study-suggests-honey-reduces-cardiometabolic-risks

https://www.verywellhealth.com/raw-honey-blood-sugar-cholesterol-6890727

https://casadesante.com/blogs/probiotics/best-probiotic-for-sugar-cravings

https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2021/07/fermented-food-diet-increases-microbiome-diversity-lowers-inflammation

https://nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu/cravings/

https://www.emedihealth.com/nutrition/food-cravings-eat-less

https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/14/3/538

https://drianstern.com/blogs/learn/how-to-stop-sugar-cravings-with-nutritional-supplements

https://www.emedihealth.com/nutrition/nutrient-deficiencies-cause-sugar-cravings

https://www.nourishhealth.com.au/7-supplements-to-sugar-cravings/

https://nootropicblend.com/sugar-craving-supplements/