Okay I know I'm totally killing it with these documentaries but I just can't get over some of the stuff I'm learning and I want to share it. 60 Minutes this past weekend had a segment on sugar and asked the question, Is it Toxic? On this special there was a doctor by the name of Robert Lustig and he mentions another presentation that dives further into how different sugars are digested by the body. This talk is less "sexy" but his explanation about how fructose (corn syrup) is digested by the body versus sugar from fruit is truly eye opening and he believes this is the reason why some many people are obese. He does not believe that all calories are equal and this is why the calorie in/calorie out method does not work for people trying to lose weight. Click on the link below to watch.....
Sugar: The Bitter Truth
Thanks for posting this Randi. Sugar is the devil and it tempts us at every turn but I must admit, I feel 1000 times better about my body and myself when I avoid it at all costs!
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Glad you enjoyed! I can't get over the findings...a part of me is sad to think I will have to cut out all the sugary goodness in my life but I am now over a week without sugar and haven't really missed it. Here's to no more chocolate covered raisins!
DeleteGlad you enjoyed! I can't get over the findings...a part of me is sad to think I will have to cut out all the sugary goodness in my life but I am now over a week without sugar and haven't really missed it. Here's to no more chocolate covered raisins!
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