315. Protecting Your Kids From Sugar: Recipes, Label Reading + Setting Boundaries w/ Dr. Michael Goren

Be Well by Kelly Leveque

Kelly Leveque

Nutrition, Education, Health & Fitness, Alternative Health, Self-improvement

4.8 • 1.4K Ratings

🗓️ 4 December 2024

⏱️ 48 minutes

🔗️ Recording | iTunes | RSS

🧾️ Download transcript

Summary

I’m excited to welcome Dr. Michael Goran, one of the world’s leading experts in childhood nutrition and obesity, to the show! With over 35 years of research and experience, Dr. Goran has dedicated his career to understanding the impact of sugar on children's health, and he’s the author of Sugarproof, a must-read for parents looking to make healthier choices for their kids. In this episode, we explore the science behind sugar’s effects on metabolism, how sugary drinks and processed foods affect children’s health, and strategies for reducing sugar intake at home. Dr. Goran shares actionable tips for curbing sugar cravings, how to read labels, and why family meals and boundaries around food are so important. Whether you’re trying to manage your child’s sugar intake or just want to make healthier choices, this episode is packed with expert advice that will leave you feeling empowered and informed! Sponsored By: Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials: Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com AG1: Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first subscription at http://drinkAG1.com/bewell OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code BEWELL at oneskin.co LMNT: Go to http://drinklmnt.com/Kelly to receive a free sample pack of LMNT electrolytes with any purchase! On This Episode We Cover: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:12 - Chemical composition and metabolization of sugar 00:03:01 - Metabolising fructose 00:05:15- symptoms of fatty liver disease in children 00:06:16 - sugary drink consumption , apple juice vs soda 00:11:46 - eating sugar vs drinking sugar 00:13:19 - fructose malabsorption in children 00:14:31 - Curbing sweet tooths in kids 00:16:50 - Cereal preferences study 00:19:12 - Sugar’s impact on academic performance 00:21:16 - Strategies to lower sugar intake 00:23:31 - Detrimental sugars to look for , reading labels 00:24:43 - Alternative sugars and FDA guidelines 00:27:21 - Chemical sugars and appetite 00:29:45 - Establishing boundaries at home 00:32:20 - Dr. Goran’s children 00:34:53 - Importance of family dinner 00:36:45 - Healthy homemade treat recipes 00:39:04 - Good time of day for sugar Check Out Dr. Goran: https://www.instagram.com/sugarproofkids/?hl=en https://flow.page/sugarproofkids1?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZEGDG1r2iifiDIj6mezmwkwKqv3ImUC68Dj2E6gf5fEvr08AT6wn85tFo_aem_zInp4SpvRlLs1M2JI2hapA https://www.drmichaelgoran.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZy_J1_PQyysc8FmlkHCnzP_1atGn1eeUZkI5JK8dlsqJtghdLzOsxBWDk_aem_n4Nskch01yyplOJLlAMAmQ Check Out Kelly: https://bewellbykelly.com https://www.instagram.com/bewellbykelly/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Disclaimer: Content from this podcast is provided for information and education purposes only, and is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional. The use of information from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. Always speak with your healthcare professional before taking any medication, nutritional or herbal supplement. Mentioned in this episode: OneSkin | Get 15% off OneSkin with the code BEWELL at oneskin.co. LMNT | Head to DrinkLMNT.com/Kelly to receive a free sample pack of LMNT electrolytes with any purchase! Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com. AG1 | Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first subscription at drinkAG1.com/BEWELL.

Transcript

Click on a timestamp to play from that location

0:00.0	Studies have actually shown that kids or adults who are habitually consuming sweeteners,
0:07.0	it's not a free ride because the studies show that you end up eating more sugar and more calories throughout the day.
0:15.0	At the time of consumption, yes, you're consuming less sugar and less calories, but if you add it up over the day or the week, you end up consuming more.
0:30.6	Dr. Michael Gorin is one of the world's most widely recognized experts in childhood nutrition and obesity research, with more than 35
0:38.9	years of experience as a researcher, mentor, and educator. He's a professor and vice chair for research
0:44.9	in the Department of Pediatrics at Children's Hospital Los Angeles and USC Keck School of Medicine.
0:50.8	He received the Robert C. and Veronica Atkins endowed chair in childhood nutrition award,
0:56.0	and he's the founding director of the Southern California Center for Latino Health.
1:01.0	Most importantly, he also is the author of Sugarproof, one of my favorite books to recommend that all parents read
1:08.0	when it comes to limiting sugar and having boundaries with your kids.
1:12.3	Dr. Warren, thank you for being back on the Be Well by Kelly podcast, and thank you for driving
1:17.3	all the way down here to share your knowledge with the parents here at our school.
1:22.0	Thanks, Kelly. Thank you so much for inviting me and thank you all for showing up this morning.
1:27.2	It's really heartening to see so many people coming out to listen.
1:32.3	So thank you.
1:33.3	Yeah.
1:34.3	Yeah, so inspiring.
1:36.3	Well, you are the absolute expert and it's such a pleasure to welcome you back.
1:39.3	I'd love to jump right in and set the stage for the parents.
1:42.3	Can you talk about the chemical composition of sugar
1:46.1	and how it's metabolized versus typical carbohydrates?
1:51.7	Yeah, so, OK, Chemistry 101.
	...

Please login to see the full transcript.

Previous episode | Next episode

Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Kelly Leveque, and are the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Tapesearch.

Generated transcripts are the property of Kelly Leveque and are distributed freely under the Fair Use doctrine. Transcripts generated by Tapesearch are not guaranteed to be accurate.