Debunking Sugar Myths: The Obesity Debate

In todays episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, and I will be doing a solo episode looking at a lot of the myths and misconceptions on sugar. Is it really the toxin that people believe it to be? Should we be avoiding it like the plague and eating carnivore or super low cal? I will also leave you with some tips on how to prevent the risks of sugar consumption. I’ll be covering the following claims and breaking down the science.

• Claim 1: Sugar causes a dangerous spike in blood sugar and insulin
• Claim 2: Sugar is solely responsible for the obesity epidemic
• Claim 3: Sugar Causes Diabetes
• Claim 4: Sugar causes inflammation and chronic disease death

References:

• https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916523135052?via%3Dihub#f1
• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34556834/
• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3746083/
• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34556834/
• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5836186/
• https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/8/4/e018060
• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29466592/
• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3746083
• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17513405/
• https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0057873
• https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/nbu.12137
• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23872500/
• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35276998/
• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37182401/
• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23627502/
• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2744926/
• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15657475/
• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26301178/

Disclaimer: The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider.

If you have heard yourself in our discussion today, and are looking for support, contact the free NEDIC helpline at 1-866-NEDIC-20 or go to eatingdisorderhope.com.

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