Is Sugar Bad For You? – Podcast Ep. 43
On this week's episode of the Living Healthy Podcast, we ask Registered Dietician Debbie James the question "Is sugar bad for you?"
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:
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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
On this week's episode of the Living Healthy Podcast, we ask Registered Dietician Debbie James the question "Is sugar bad for you?"
I am a 69 year-old woman, 5’6″ and weigh about 160 pounds. I have been trying to lose 10 pounds for about three months with no noticeable change. I work out about 4 times a week and I eat about 1500 calories a day. What should I change? I keep track of my food intake with an online fitness tracker.
Thanks for your help! – Helen
If the “calories in versus calories out method” is not working for you, consider the content and timing of your meals. 1500 calories of processed starch and saturated fat may keep the weight on, compared with 1500 calories from whole grains, lean protein, plenty of produce and healthy fats. Not only do the latter foods satisfy better, they take longer to digest thus keeping blood sugar and insulin levels down. The net effect is more calories burned in order to process and metabolize the food and greater ability to release fat for burning.
Supporting your workouts with meals and snacks at the right times can pay off two-fold. First, pre-loading with a small supply of carbohydrates, such as from a piece of fruit, a half hour before may give you more endurance for cardio and a stronger finish to weight training. Second, eating a main meal within an hour after exercise capitalizes on your increased metabolic rate to burn more fuel.
– Debbie J., MS, RD
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