Uncovering the Truth About Sugar & Artificial Sweeteners

Mike interviews Jordan, a nutritionist about sugar and artificial sweeteners' effects on your body. Jordan has a master's Degree in Nutrition and is a Certified Personal Trainer. 00:00 Jordan Introduction 00:42 What’s the role of sugar in our diet/impact on health? 03:28 Key difference between natural sugar and additive sugar? 07:18 Health benefits of natural sugar in moderation? 10:42 Full fat vs fat-free dairy 11:40 How can consumers identify added sugar that isn’t labeled as “sugar”? 15:33 Health consequences from too much sugar? 18:22 How does high sugar relate to serious diseases (diabetes, heart disease, etc)? 21:01 What are artificial sweeteners and how do they differ from sugar? 23:53 Health concerns/benefits of artificial sugar/substitutes? 29:48 Healthier alternatives to foods with processed sugars 34:56 Strategies for reducing sugar but still enjoying sweet flavors in your diet 36:10 Additional tips for deciphering food labels and sugar 37:25 Guidelines and recommendations for sugar intake 39:20 Emerging trends with sugars/sweeteners 41:19 As a nutritionist what advice do you have for positive change in one’s diet?

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