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119 - Blinded By Sugar With Dr. James Muecke
119 - Blinded By Sugar With Dr. James Muecke
119 - Blinded By Sugar With Dr. James Muecke
Wednesday 24th November 2021
Join Dr. James Muecke on 'Unsweetened Sio' as he discusses the impact of sugar on eye health and advocates for better dietary habits.
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Get the buttons here!Dr. James Muecke: Eye Health, Sugar Addiction, and the Fight for Better Diets
Our poor diet and specifically sugar and ultra processed foods are leading to skyrocketing rates of diabetes and other health problems. We need to change the way we think about what we eat and how it affects our bodies.
Ever wondered how sugar impacts your vision? In this episode of 'Unsweetened Sio', Siobhan Huggins sits down with Dr. James Muecke, a renowned eye surgeon and blindness prevention advocate. Dr. Muecke's journey is nothing short of inspiring—he's dedicated his life to combating blindness in underprivileged communities and has received numerous accolades for his humanitarian efforts. From volunteering in Kenya to founding Sight For All, his story is a testament to the power of dedication and compassion.
But the conversation takes a critical turn as they delve into the dark side of sugar addiction. Dr. Muecke explains how poor diet, especially high sugar intake, is leading to a surge in diabetes and related eye diseases like retinopathy. He emphasizes the importance of early eye checks for diabetic patients and advocates for a low-carb diet to manage diabetes effectively. Throughout their discussion, the focus remains on the need for better education and advocacy around healthy eating habits. Dr.
Muecke passionately argues that our current diet of ultra-processed foods is wreaking havoc on our health and that it's time to rethink what we put on our plates. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the profound connection between diet and overall health, particularly eye health. Tune in to be inspired by Dr. Muecke's unwavering commitment to improving lives through better health practices.