099: Dr. Jeffrey Eisenberg - Suckered: The History Of Sugar, Our Toxic Addiction, Our Power To Change

May 27, 2016

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Today's guest is Dr. Jeffrey Eisenberg, a pediatrician who specializes in the evaluation and management of attention deficit disorder, anxiety, depression, and obesity. Additionally, he consults patients in the disciplines of exercise physiology and nutrition. Jeffrey is the author of Suckered: The History of Sugar, Our Toxic Addiction, Our Power to Change.

In this episode, we discuss:

Sugar, the origin story
One of the biggest health scams of the last 50 years
Do you have metabolic syndrome?
Fructose, the Darth Vader of the sugar molecule
Are natural sugars like maple syrup, honey, and molasses good for you?
Sugar in fruit isn't the enemy
It's time to ditch agave, once and for all
How you body reacts when you consume sugar
Don't get fooled by hidden sugars
Why we're attracted to bright foods
If you are overweight, it's not your fault and the metabolic pathway that explains this
The preferred fuel for the human body is fat
Why companies choose to use high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) instead of sugar
When you consume sugar, your brain lights up like a pinball machine
It's hard to gradually come off sugar
Symptoms you may experience when coming off sugar
The impact of artificial sweeteners on the brain
Stevia, a healthy sweetener without any negative side effects
Things that shorten your telomeres
Start making more meals at home
The 3 things you need to get right in life