11 Foods with SHOCKINGLY High Amounts of Sugar (Best Sugar Substitutes)

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Dr. Josh Axe

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🗓️ 22 July 2024

⏱️ 41 minutes

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Did you know the average person consumes a staggering 82 pounds of added sugar annually? In this eye-opening episode of The Dr. Josh Axe Show, we dive deep into the world of sugar and its devastating impact on our health. Dr. Axe reveals the surprising sources of hidden sugars and shares powerful strategies for breaking free from sugar's grip. Tune in to discover: The shocking link between sugar and chronic diseases like diabetes, cancer, and heart disease Why artificial sweeteners may be sabotaging your health goals Nature's sweetest alternatives that won't spike your blood sugar The gut-brain connection: How probiotics and fermented foods can crush your cravings Essential nutrients that balance blood sugar and curb your sweet tooth Dr. Axe's top tips for a successful sugar detox Whether you're battling constant cravings or simply want to optimize your health, this episode is a must-listen. Learn how to reclaim control over your diet, boost your energy, and transform your health. Don't miss out on the keys to breaking free from sugar's addictive cycle – your body will thank you! Want more of The Dr. Josh Axe Show? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Josh Axe Instagram Twitter Facebook Tik-Tok ------ Show Notes: 00:00 Dr. Josh Axe’s sugar detox story 03:49 Biggest sources of hidden & added sugars 11:12 Why sugar is so damaging to our bodies 16:53 How to manage sugar cravings 21:44 Sugar alternatives & replacements 32:18 Other ways to reduce sugar cravings 37:01 Nutrients that will decrease sugar cravings & balance blood sugar ------ Links: https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/are-you-consuming-too-much-sugar https://nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu/carbohydrates/added-sugar-in-the-diet/ http://www.heart.org https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0166077 https://www.veri.co/learn/cortisol-insulin-resistance https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/prc/2020/09/24/drinking-water-us-implications/ https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/the-science-on-sugar-cravings-and-how-to-beat-them https://www.bmj.com/content/378/bmj-2022-071204 https://journals.plos.org/plosmedicine/article?id=10.1371/journal.pmed.1003950 https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/22/10/5228 https://usrtk.org/sweeteners/aspartame_health_risks/ https://klinio.com/hub/article/monk-fruit-and-diabetes https://health.clevelandclinic.org/why-you-should-use-monk-fruit-sweetener https://health-ade.com/blogs/blog/monk-fruit-vs-stevia-which-sugar-alternative-is-best https://health.clevelandclinic.org/what-is-allulose https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/british-journal-of-nutrition/article/allulose-in-human-diet-the-knowns-and-the-unknowns/74020152A1262DF4D7942A4DB54B6E37 https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-11-sweet-systematic-honey-cardiometabolic.html https://www.utoronto.ca/news/study-suggests-honey-reduces-cardiometabolic-risks https://www.verywellhealth.com/raw-honey-blood-sugar-cholesterol-6890727 https://casadesante.com/blogs/probiotics/best-probiotic-for-sugar-cravings https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2021/07/fermented-food-diet-increases-microbiome-diversity-lowers-inflammation https://nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu/cravings/ https://www.emedihealth.com/nutrition/food-cravings-eat-less https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/14/3/538 https://drianstern.com/blogs/learn/how-to-stop-sugar-cravings-with-nutritional-supplements https://www.emedihealth.com/nutrition/nutrient-deficiencies-cause-sugar-cravings https://www.nourishhealth.com.au/7-supplements-to-sugar-cravings/ https://nootropicblend.com/sugar-craving-supplements/ https://thehealthyrd.com/helpful-supplements-for-sugar-cravings/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hey everyone, welcome to the Dr. Josh Axe show. I am your host, Dr. Axe, and each and every week on this show, we explore the science behind how to grow in body, mind, spirit, and take your health and your life to the next level.
0:12.1	On today's episode, I'll be talking about how to do a sugar detox. By the way, this was one of the breakthroughs that allowed myself and people like my own mom who beat cancer to experience just a new profound health in our life.
0:29.6	And so this is one of the most important things I could go through.
0:33.7	And I'm going to go through some really, really interesting things regarding where sugar is hidden, what the best sugar substitutes are.
0:41.2	I'll talk about the truth about stevia and honey and other sweeteners out there as well.
0:45.8	Before I do that, though, make sure to subscribe to this channel and hit the notification bell so you don't miss a single episode.
0:53.8	Now, here's a reality.
0:55.4	I first became very aware of the negative impact of sugar
1:00.1	when I was a kid.
1:01.9	So my mom was diagnosed with cancer when I was 13 years old.
1:06.1	And I remember my mom going through chemotherapy,
1:08.4	her losing her hair.
1:10.0	I remember just sobbing and just being so,
1:12.8	it being such a traumatic experience, having losing my, almost losing my mom, there was one time
1:17.7	we thought she was going to die and miraculously she, she was able to live through all the
1:22.6	chemo treatments. And when I was 14 years old, I made a decision.
1:28.7	I didn't know anything about health except for this.
1:32.2	I knew that sugar was bad.
1:33.6	I remember hearing that, the candy bars and soda was bad.
1:37.3	So I stopped eating candy bars and drinking soda when I was a kid.
1:44.5	And one of the things that, and I'll tell you, I saw improvements in my health because of it,
1:50.4	I started using protein powder, working out a lot, became even more health conscious,
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