When Dr. Michael Goran started researching children’s nutrition almost 40 years ago, he wasn’t looking at obesity, type 2 diabetes, or fatty liver disease. That wasn’t because his head was in the sand - those things didn’t exist in kids but now all 3 are becoming prevalent.
What is going on???
Time and time again, the research pointed to a surprising cause - excess sugar.
In this professorial interview, you’ll learn:
- what excess sugar does in the body, including before someone is even born
- why “excess sugar” is a tricky term to use
- the changes in how we consume sugar since the 80s (it might not be what you think)
- the dangers of liquid sugar and the massive red flags with the current alternative option!
- very practical ideas to take control of the situation in the only place you can
- encouragement that you can take small steps to make a big difference!
- how to empower kids to make their own good choices
Does Sugarproofing your kids mean withholding all sugar? Find out in this interview!
Resources We Mention About Sugar and Kids
- Get Dr. Goran's book: Sugarproof: Protect Your Family From the Hidden Dangers of Excess Sugar with Simple Everyday Fixes (Amazon, Bookshop)
- There are some benefits to using honey or maple syrup
- More about how we deal with desserts and sweets in our family culture
- Reduce sugar intake with these muffins sweetened with bananas and applesauce and this date-sweetened frosting
- Sugar and inflammation
- Find Dr. Goran online: Dr. Michael Goran, Sugarproof Kids
- Follow him on Instagram
- Get a free chapter and sugarproof breakfast guide here
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