Lesson 3: Sugar : The Bitter Truth Copy

Sugar: The Bitter Truth

Sugar the Bitter Truth:

By Robert H. Lustig, MD, UCSF Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Endocrinology, explores the damage caused by sugary foods. He argues that fructose (too much) and fiber (not enough) appear to be cornerstones of the obesity epidemic through their effects on insulin.

It’s abundantly clear that in our 21st century diet, we consume far too much sugar. We’re well aware of it’s role within metabolic processes including obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Below is a discussion about the effects of sugar on immunity.