Don’t Sweet Talk Me: Understanding Sugar – The Good, The Bad, and the Hidden
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Welcome back to Healthy California! I’m here to empower you with the knowledge to make simple, sustainable, and science-backed health choices. In this episode, we dive into the sweet—and not-so-sweet truth about sugar.
From table sugar and honey to high-fructose corn syrup and stevia, we break down what sugar actually is, how it's metabolized in the body, and the difference between natural, added, and artificial sugars. You’ll learn about the chemical structure of monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides, and how they function as energy, plus the role sugar plays…
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