Added Sugars - The REAL Killers

If ever you start to get overwhelmed about what you eat, I always find it best to backtrack to what we know for sure. A conscious decision of eating what you know for sure is good and, more importantly, eliminating what you know for sure to be bad, can go a long way for your not only your mental clarity, but also, obviously, you physical health.
There's a lot of discussion out there related to nutrition and the optimal way to eat to live the best life. And while I'm glad these topics are being discussed, I feel for the overwhelming majority of the population, it doesn't have to be that complicated. I feel there are a few hidden (or not so hidden) killers that are largely responsible for the negative health trends we're experiencing today. And what better place to start than the main culprit for the current obesity epidemic.

I should mention that this is a VERY simplified explanation on how sugars work, with the main intent being accessibility and bringing awareness to foods that contain more than you might have known.

The Real Killers - 0:00
Introducing: Added Sugars - 0:59
History of Added Sugars - 2:32
The Most Important Part of the Video - 4:24
What Do Added Sugars Do? - 4:31
What About Natural Sugars? - 6:18
Where Are Added Sugars? - 7:45
Are There Any Exceptions? - 9:13

Added Sugars & Heart Disease

Added Sugars & Blood Pressure

Added Sugars & Chronic Inflammation

Added Sugars & Cravings

Added Sugars & Depression

Added Sugars & Cognitive Impairment

Added Sugars & Fatty Liver Disease

Added Sugars & Tooth Decay

Added Sugar & Acne

For Everything Else You Might Want to Know About Sugar

#sugar #nutrition #addedsugars #diet #weightloss #fatloss #healthyeating #obesity

[Talon_Fitness]

If there are any other things out there that you think have earned the title of a "Real Killer", go ahead and let me know here! I hope this series can go pretty far in bringing awareness to the simple changes and choices one can make that can go a long way.

[jamie]

The real trick I found is getting good at cooking. That way eating healthy is really a pleasure. That and fruit, thank god for fruit

[itsbradm]

The ending is perfect. So many people spiral into disordered eating habits that make them miserable because they are impossibly restrictive.

[foolsgold]

I mostly quit drinking soda shortly before I graduated college and it's crazy how much that's changed my palette. I drink it maybe once a month now if not more infrequently, and treat it as a dessert/treat rather than a beverage I'd pair with a typical meal. It tastes insanely sweet to me now that I'm not consuming it regularly, and that opened my eyes to how easy it is to get into bad eating habits due to cultural norms and advertising. Soda is everywhere, unregulated, consumed by all ages (even toddlers depending on how neglectful their parents are), associated with good times and nostalgia and positive vibes, and I'd be willing to bet it is the single biggest reason for many people's sugar addiction.

[nj]

I talked with a nutritionist once, and she summarized it amazingly: the healthiest diet is the one you can maintain.

If you make your diet miserably strict and refuse to buy the things you enjoy the most, your expensive produce is just going to turn into expensive trash while you doordash chick fil a. Of course it's a cliche at this point, but moderation really is king.

[anthonyventura]

Love this. Can you do a video talking about all of the non-sugar sweeteners and how they relate to blood sugar, health, and the impact or lack of impact on the body? Monk fruit, stevia, erithrytol, allulose, etc. I stay away from added sugar like the plague, and a lot of the sweet foods I’ll eat have monkfruit, or other various sweeteners, but zero sugar. I think it depends, like a Coke Zero vs a stevia sweetened naturally derived drink is still a huge difference, just because something has zero sugar doesn’t mean it belongs in your body. I’d love your take on this!

Edit: glad people are interested. Saw a recent article linking alternative sweeteners to increased clotting and heart risks. I know you can help shed some light on this matter!

[Grampssssss]

As someone with a very restrictive diet this is what I preach always, it’s so important to understand what’s going into your body and optimize it to be as healthy as possible.

[n.s.mcmahon]

I quit added sugars and sweeteners, and my depression has vanished. My depression spells used to last 2-4 days, with suicidal ideations. The last one I had after quitting pop/candy/cake was 2 hours long. I feel like I can control my emotions for the first time in my life.
Losing Dr.Pepper and Oreos was well worth getting up in the morning without the urge to jump in front of a truck.

[Im-just-Stardust]

Half the food sold on the shelf, the creators of those food should be put to jail lol. Like ... energy drinks, how dare they sell this to kids? When I was young I was drinking those like water, and at some point my heart started doing really weird things. I'm sure if I continued I would have had a heart attack.

I reduced my sugar intake by 80% in the past year, and after a little transition, I felt better than ever. Be careful folks.

[alexc]

How did we get here? Greed and addiction. Companies know people are more likely to pay for sugary products so they pump them for competitive advantage. What can solve it? Education like always. People become aware and as hard as it is will push away sugar in order to better ourselves. Companies might find a new secret and the cycle continues.

[pml]

Perfect timing!! I have gestational diabetes so this video is so valuable! Honestly, being diagnosed with gestational diabetes is a blessing in disguise for me. I’ve been researching and being conscientious on limiting intake of processed sugars/empty carbs. It’s insane how just 2 weeks of cutting out processed sugars has improved my energy levels and sleeping habits.

Great video as usual! Would love to see a video on substitute sugars like monk fruit sweetener since that’s been my go to!

[jackmckenna]

It would be interesting to see a video on artificial sweeteners and how they compare to sugars!

[galbahnusen]

Great balanced take on sugar. Especially that you noted the dilemma of restriction for best health vs. Mental health. Too many of us ended in eating disorders over perfectionism but once you are in the sugar addiction loop it is hard to consume moderatly.

[eatmemfs]

i’ve been added sugar free for a little over a month now and the increase in energy and lack of brain fog i have now is absolutely insane. i also have been able to regularly work out- mostly cardio which was my absolute nightmare up until recently

[johnfromwales]

My roommate used to drink 2 or 3 cans of coke every day. He wasn't super obese or anything but he was definitely overweight and lacked energy.

One day he gave up all forms of soda and started drinking 3 or 4 glasses of water a day instead and after a month he was like a whole new person; dropped to a healthy weight and has plenty of energy, better skin and sleep etc.

[boblangford]

I love the ending of the video. If a diet with absolutely no sweets makes you miserable, it’s not worth it. Portion control with occasional treats are very important for a healthy diet. I lost 75 pounds over the course of 9 months, and I had a little treat almost every day. I always have the treat after dinner, so I have something to look forward to at the end of the day. Also, if I have the treat early in the day, I am tempted to have more after dinner, which is when I crave the treats the most. So I eat highly satiating foods with lots of protein and healthy nutrients in the morning and afternoon to avoid those sugar cravings.

The treat is usually something like one serving of m&m’s, one serving of ice cream, or maybe half a chocolate bar. Yes, you can still lose weight and enjoy a treat every day.

[coffeefrog]

Sugary foods are by far my favorite kind, but I’ve reduced my added sugar intake to 3g a day for over a month, and it’s worked wonders. I never knew what it felt like to have consistent energy. I’m looking forward to treating myself on special occasions, but that’ll be it. Quitting sugar has changed me fundamentally. It’s made me believe in myself and shown me what it’s like to care for myself. Keeping that in mind helps me beat cravings. I encourage everyone to do the same.

[MsCloseCombat]

Keep up the good work man, this saves me so much time from reading phony health articles in the web. I think you should keep doing these one shot videos, as they build up really well on the foundation youve made with the tier lists.

[coffeeamogus]

Wake up babe, another talon fitness banger dropped

[dennisfreeman]

Aye I wanted to say your "tier list" videos are incredible every time I watch them I find out how much I don't know about the food I eat, it's been incredibly informative, , , thank you for putting in all this effort, , it's gone a long way with me