Soulfit Labs Podcast

SFL Episode 25: Learn All About Sugar! Real, fake, & “natural”—Here’s what you need to know.


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Most sugars are broken down to a mixture of glucose and fructose. Here, we explain why both should be limited (we tell you the exact amount for women and men) and how fructose is potentially more dangerous for you than glucose. I
Having higher blood sugar is linked overall inflammation, poor immune function, neuropathy, arthritis, carpel tunnel, and brain diseases such as Dementia and Alzheimers.
But it’s not just your blood sugar or the glycemic index of food that you need to worry about — Understanding how fructose is broken down in your liver and stored directly as fat will shed light on why the glycemic index of food can be misleading. Once you understand the digestion process of fructose, you will see how maple syrup is actually better for you than agave.
Lastly, we touch on artificial and fake sweeteners and why these “sugars” should also be limited. Even though these non-nutritive sugars are calorie free, keto friendly, and marketed as safe for diabetics and dieters alike— they are NOT the solution for reducing sugar cravings, overeating, insulin resistance, and weight gain.
Give us a listen, a share, and shoot us a DM if you have any further questions! @laura_lucas_fitness OR @stevenhaahrfitness
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Soulfit Labs PodcastBy Steven Haahr

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