Mike interviews Jordan, a nutritionist about sugar and artificial sweeteners' effects on your body.

Jordan has a master's Degree in Nutrition and is a Certified Personal Trainer.

00:00 Jordan Introduction

00:42 What’s the role of sugar in our diet/impact on health?

03:28 Key difference between natural sugar and additive sugar?

07:18 Health benefits of natural sugar in moderation?

10:42 Full fat vs fat-free dairy

11:40 How can consumers identify added sugar that isn’t labeled as “sugar”?

15:33 Health consequences from too much sugar?

18:22 How does high sugar relate to serious diseases (diabetes, heart disease, etc)?

21:01 What are artificial sweeteners and how do they differ from sugar?

23:53 Health concerns/benefits of artificial sugar/substitutes?

29:48 Healthier alternatives to foods with processed sugars

34:56 Strategies for reducing sugar but still enjoying sweet flavors in your diet

36:10 Additional tips for deciphering food labels and sugar

37:25 Guidelines and recommendations for sugar intake

39:20 Emerging trends with sugars/sweeteners

41:19 As a nutritionist what advice do you have for positive change in one’s diet?