Sugar, Sweeteners, and Marketing Myths: What Actually Matters

It's pumpkin spice season, which means it's sugar season, so cohosts Erin Stein and Dr. Gillian Goddard are talking about why we love sweet things so much and what's really going on in the body when we eat them. We start with why humans evolved to crave sugar, then break down what "sugar" means: glucose, fructose, lactose, and the "ose" family. Does it really matter which form you eat, for your health? Why do some foods spike blood sugar and send you on a craving roller coaster, while others don't? The answers may surprise you. We also cover high fructose corn syrup and why food companies love it, whether raw sugar, honey, or agave are any better, what artificial sweeteners do in the body, and how alcohol fits in. Uncover the truths behind the endless hype about the sweet stuff.