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The Truth about Sugar – Part 1 – Nutrition by Natalie

February 15th, 2011


Nutrition by Natalie Sugar Shock How much sugar do you consume? You might be surprised just how much sugar there is in everyday food. In this video, Natalie shows you the shocking truth about how much sugar you’re consuming. You will be surprised just how much sugar there is in common things like a soft drink, McDonalds Value Meal, fast food, Starbucks drinks, etc. Natalie shows you how much sugar there is in certain food items including; blueberry muffins, orange juice, a poptart, Lucky Charms cereal, barbecue sauce, a Coke, Gatorade sports drink, a Starbucks Chocolate Frappuccino Mocha, a chocolate cake dessert and others. Natalie also talks about the relationship of sugar and high fructose corn syrup to weight gain, energy, diabetes and health. This video is an eye opener even if you aren’t on a diet. Please visit Natalies website at www.nutritionbynatalie.com This video was produced by Psychetruth http www.youtube.com www.livevideo.com

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Chocolate, Cheese, Meat, and Sugar — Physically Addictive

February 14th, 2011


Neal Barnard MD discusses the science behind food additions. Willpower is not to blame: chocolate, cheese, meat, and sugar release opiate-like substances. Dr. Barnard also discusses how industry, aided by government, exploits these natural cravings, pushing us to eat more and more unhealthy foods. A plant-based diet is the solution to avoid many of these problems. Neal Barnard is the founder of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM). This is Dr. Barnard’s COMPLETE presentation from the VegSource HEALTHY LIFESTYLE EXPO 2003. To get a copy of this talk on DVD and many others, visit the VegSource store, see secure2.vegsource.com

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The 21-Day Sugar Detox Manual from Balanced Bites

February 13th, 2011

Now 50% Commission!* This is an easy-to-follow three week program to help break your addiction to sugar and carbs. Includes guides to help people as well as 20 pages of recipes. Great for low-carb, primal or paleo diets.
The 21-Day Sugar Detox Manual from Balanced Bites

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Man Eating Sugar. New York City Health Department.

January 23rd, 2011


You’d never eat 16 packs of sugar. Why would you drink 16 packs of sugar? There are 16 packs of sugar in one 20 oz. bottle of soda. All those extra calories can bring on obesity, diabetes and heart disease. Go with water, fat-free milk, seltzer or unsweetened tea instead. Visit us at facebook.com/EatingHealthyNYC

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Sugar: The Bitter Truth

January 22nd, 2011


Robert H. Lustig, MD, UCSF Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Endocrinology, explores the damage caused by sugary foods. He argues that fructose (too much) and fiber (not enough) appear to be cornerstones of the obesity epidemic through their effects on insulin. Series: UCSF Mini Medical School for the Public [7/2009] [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 16717]

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