Welcome to the 43rd episode of the Living Healthy Podcast.
On this week’s episode of the Living Healthy Podcast, we ask Registered Dietitian Debbie James the question “Is sugar bad for you?” This episode was recorded remotely right when the pandemic hit, but we are finally releasing it just in time for Halloween! As we enter the holiday season where sugary treats are all around us, it’s more important than ever to understand how sugar works with your body. On today’s episode, our guest Debbie James answers your burning questions including:
- “Is Sugar Bad For You?”
- “How is Sugar Connected to Diabetes?”
- “How Much Sugar Should We Include in Our Daily Diet?”
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Timecard Markers – Is Sugar Bad For You? – Podcast Ep. 43
Show Open
0:01
Introduction of RD Debbie James
0:45
Is sugar bad for you?
0:52
Are there different types of sugar?
3:03
Are some sugars healthy for you?
6:15
How much sugar should be in your daily diet?
8:50
How much sugar for kids?
11:30
How many grams of sugar per day?
12:51
New Nutrition Label Item: Added Sugar?
14:02
How does our body break down and use sugar?
17:30
Does our body need sugar?
18:47
How is sugar connected to diabetes?
20:27
When should you go with a sugar free food or -drink?
20:11
Actionable Advice
25:45
Outro
26:55
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