Dr Daniel & Tana Amen
Dr Daniel & Tana Amen
Sugar: The Bitter Truth with Dr. Robert Lustig
Sugar: The Bitter Truth with Dr. Robert Lustig
Sugar: The Bitter Truth with Dr. Robert Lustig
Tuesday 17th September 2019
Learn how America's diet shift from fat to sugar impacts heart and brain health with Dr. Robert Lustig on The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast.
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Get the buttons here!How Sugar Hijacked America's Diet: A Chat with Dr. Robert Lustig
Get rid of the fat, therefore get rid of the heart disease. The problem is, when you take fat out of the food, it tastes like crap.
Ever wondered why sugar is in almost everything we eat? In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen sit down with Dr. Robert Lustig to unravel a major turning point in America's dietary history. Back in the 1950s, a heart attack suffered by President Eisenhower sparked a nationwide debate about what was causing cardiovascular disease. The two main suspects were fat and sugar.
Unfortunately, fat took the fall, largely due to the influence of epidemiologist Ansel Keys, leading to a widespread demonization of fats and a skyrocketing increase in sugar consumption. Dr. Lustig explains why this was a monumental mistake and delves into the fallout that followed. He provides compelling evidence showing that sugar, not fat, is the real culprit behind heart disease.
The discussion also covers how repeated sugar intake can lead to insulin resistance, brain shrinkage, and cognitive decline, especially in adolescents. Dr. Amen and Tana Amen also highlight the benefits of eating whole fruits instead of drinking fruit juices. This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about the impact of sugar on brain health and overall well-being.