What does the Atkins diet (mostly all protein) and the Japanese diet (Mostly all carbs) have in common? They both work, and they’re both low in fructose. Dr. Lustig debunks 30 years of dietary study in 90 minutes. Can’t recommend watching this enough.
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]
[...] Note: Not all sugar is equal, and understanding the differences is important. More on sugar here. [...]