Do we need to refine our thinking about sugar and health?

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Fiber-maxxing: How much fiber is too much?

851. A current nutrition trend encourages people to dramatically increase their fiber intake. But how much fiber is actually helpful? And when can “more” start to backfire? Find a transcript here. Recommended Resources:The Bloated Belly Whisperer by Tamara Duker FreumanRegular, b ...  Show more

Maybe “hyperpalatabilty” isn’t the problem after all

850. What if the real danger of hyperpalatable junk food isn't that it tastes too good, but that it actually silences the biological signals that tell you you're full? This episode explores groundbreaking neuroscience suggesting that overeating is driven by a lack of satisfaction ...  Show more

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