So cooking wisely more fiber, less sugar, less saturated fat can certainly help. The bitter truth about sugar with prof robert lustig fx. Lustig born 1957 is an american pediatric endocrinologist. Biol 120 is sugar toxic is sugar toxic by gary taubes on. Fructose and cancer link an article on the link between. Joseph mercola on fructose and agave important article on fructose and agave. Robert lustig reveals foods with loads of hidden sugar youtube. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. No matter what the multibillion sugar industry tells us. The real truth about sugar dr robert lustigs sugar the bitter truth.
Lustig in time lustig explains myths about sugar dr. Public reception of lustigs new book, fat chance, will likely be just as divided. Lustig has gained some notoriety in recent years on both sides of the atlantic for his strong antisugar campaigning. The hidden truth about sugar, obesity and disease fourth estate by dr.
Lustig, md, a ucsf professor of pediatrics in the division of endocrinology called sugar. I wanted to make the information accessible to everyone. Lustig has spent the past 16 years treating childhood obesity. Amidst the folly that prompted this post, he offers a few good observations. Us endocrinologist robert lustig is on a crusade against sugar. Robert lustig presents the scientific evidence for the toxicity of sugar and the disastrous effects of modern industrial food on. Jan 25, 20 on the other hand, if lustigs antifreewill view is correct, it is hard to see the point of his urging the reader, in the book s selfhelp chapters, to alter his or her own buying and eating habits. The bitter truth about sugar by robert lustig full transcript health by pangambam s december 6, 20 9. It took decades before people woke up to the fact that tobacco kills. The bitter truth, which was posted on youtube the following july. Lustig explains why all calories are not created equal, and why he believes those from sugar in particular are driving an epidemic of obesity and. How bitter is robert lustigs bitter truth about sugar. Lustigs outstanding contribution clarifies the complexity via a writing style thats accessible, insightful, and often gently humorous. Pure white and deadly robert lustig sugar the bitter.
Since then, it has been viewed well over 800,000 times, gaining new viewers at a rate of about 50,000 per month, fairly remarkable numbers for a 90minute discussion of the nuances of fructose. The bitter truth, and author of the new york times bestselling book on the topic of sugar fat chance, as well as the very man who had inspired our project in the first place. I have been reading about the effects of sugar for some time and dr lustigs book fat chance is a real eye opener and in my opinion, one of the best books regarding the issues surrounding sugar consumption. It does one of the best jobs i have ever seen of debunking the very dangerous and alltoocommon nutritional myths that routinely sabotage our collective health. The bitter truth condensedlectures condensed lectures. However, it is becoming more difficult to monitor sugar intake as many food companies sneak. Today prof lustig takes us through his expansive career and how he became a global leader in teaching both peers and public of the perils of sugar, fructose and carbohydrates. He is professor of pediatrics in the division of endocrinology at the university of california, san francisco ucsf, where he specializes in neuroendocrinology and childhood obesity. I am wondering, are more natural or less processed forms of sugar such as maple syrup or honey a more healthy way to sweeten things. Dec 06, 20 the bitter truth about sugar by robert lustig full transcript health by pangambam s december 6, 20 9.
Something about the university of california, san francisco, pediatric. Watching robert lustigs 90minute lecture was a breathe of fresh air. Robert lustig, sugarfructose recently a new 90 minute talk with professor robert lustig was posted on youtube his most watched sugar, the bitter truth from 2009 has 4 millions views. Beating the odds against sugar, processed food, obesity, and disease. Robert lustig reveals foods with loads of hidden sugar. Robert lustig posted september 3, 2009 connie bennett if you havent quit indulging in sugar and refined carbs, then you must see this informative, eyeopening, scary presentation from the nationally renowned robert h. Jan 10, 2016 so perhaps people who believe robert lustig is right about stuff can start living off of sugar sweetened beverages and hfcs now that protein is off the list of items fit for human consumption. All meat and all plants have bcaas in it, so if you believe in lustig, you cant eat meat, and you cant eat any plants. Read book the real truth about sugar dr robert lustigs.
He talks to balaji ravichandran about why he believes we are getting fatter and how he hopes to start tackling the sugar industry a man who declares that sugar is a toxin in the same league as cocaine and alcohol, and one that must be regulated in the same manner as tobacco, is apt to draw public attention. Consuming large amounts of sugar could result in obesity, diabetes, liver diseases, and even cancer. The bitter truth about sugar on your kindle in under a. Jan 01, 20 public reception of lustigs new book, fat chance, will likely be just as divided. The book repeats and expands on the main point of contention in the sugar wars. Lustig has published a dozen scientific articles on the evils of sugar, it was his lecture on youtube, called sugar. Obesitys causes, mechanisms, health consequences, and preventive approaches are all devilishly complicated, but dr. The bitter truth find it on youtube and just finished his book fat chance. The bitter truth which was posted on youtube the following july and has become a viral success with over a million viewings. The conversation began for her in 2010 when she and her husband watched dr. The bitter truth a youtube video with more than 6 million views.
Wow, in the same way that watching the zeitgeist films will stirup your hatred for the gubmint man, sugar, the bitter truth will make you want to go out and stringup a few big food executive types. Lustig, a professor of clinical pediatrics at university of california, san francisco ucsf, here details and explores the real truths about sugar that you perhaps never heard about much before. Sugar is a major culprit in diseases such as obesity, diabetes and dementiaand because its in almost everything we consume, dr. No kidding, pick a rainy weekend to kick back and watch all of these offerings backtoback and youll want to jump off the grid. The bitter truth about lustigs bitter truth video according to the blurb at the uctv website, lustig argues that fructose too much and fiber not enough appear to be cornerstones of the obesity epidemic through their effects on insulin. Robert lustig, sugarfructose recently a new 90 minute talk with professor robert lustig was posted on youtube his most watched sugar, the bitter truth. This is a good thing, since the video is about 90 minutes long.
The bitter truth was posted on youtube and gained widespread attention. In this lecture, lustig notably calls fructose a poison and compares its metabolic effects with those of ethanol. Jan 08, 2016 so now lets look at what robert lustigs ideas on fructose, carbs, sugar, and the liver would make this mean. He argues that fructose too much and fiber not enough appear to be cornerstones of the obesity epidemic through their effects on insulin. Lustig, i heard you on kqed and was quite impressed by the information regarding sugar. You can get the gist of this book from his many lectures available for free on youtube. Jan 03, 20 you can get the gist of this book from his many lectures available for free on youtube. He talks to balaji ravichandran about why he believes we are getting fatter and how he hopes to start tackling the sugar industry a man who declares that sugar is a toxin in the same league as cocaine and alcohol, and one that must be regulated in the same manner as tobacco, is apt to draw public. Ok, he says something is made out of another thing, if the liver metabolizes the thing into it. So he has embarassingly miscalculated everything he has claimed by a factor of a thousand. Whether youre looking to shed a few extra pounds or after a complete bodyoverhaul, fat chance is a mustread for sugar junkies and sceptics alike.
Received at first as a novelty, europeans developed a taste for sugar and demand for this new ingredient developed rapidly. He is also director of ucsfs watch program weight assessment for teen and child health, and president and co. Robert lustig became widely known as the antisugar guy after a lecture of his called sugar. There is no shortage of fad food books blaming one. The hidden truth about sugar, obesity and disease, for all that it sounds like a dan brown novel, is the difference between vaguely knowing something is. But cane sugar did not reach europe until the crusades 11th century. The hidden truth about sugar, obesity and disease, for all that it sounds like a dan brown novel, is. Thus the entire foundation of all of his work on fructose, carbs, obesity, and sugar are now regarded as scientifically incorrect. Mar 27, 2017 consuming large amounts of sugar could result in obesity, diabetes, liver diseases, and even cancer.
Lustig s case against sugar is more than compellingits convincing. The biochemistry that he presented is important because it is proof that fructose is the culprit. Apr 17, 20 us endocrinologist robert lustig is on a crusade against sugar. This is indeed a whopping number considering his talk is more of an academic seminar with a hefty dose of biochemistry. By gary taubes on may 26, 2009, robert lustig gave a lecture called sugar. Lustig, md, ucsf professor of pediatrics in the division of endocrinology, explores the damage caused by. Apr 14, 2014 lucky for me i had someone i could ask dr. Unfortunately, some of the recipes do contain sugar or honey which is about 55% fructose by the way. The book repeats and expands on the main point of contention in the. Lustigs delivery is clear, confident, charismatic, and engaging overall. This will be sad news for all lustig followers and truebelievers in his sugar. Lustig explains why all calories are not created equal, and why he believes those from sugar in particular are driving an epidemic of obesity and chronic disease. Read it and you will come to understand why he says a calorie is not a calorie and not all calories are equal.
On the other hand, if lustigs antifreewill view is correct, it is hard to see the point of his urging the reader, in the book s selfhelp chapters. The toxic truth about sugar article pdf available in nature 4827383. The lecture was quite technical but the book is very well written, easy to understand and well argued. If you havent yet seen the video, this book is also for you.
The hidden truth about sugar, obesity and disease by dr lustig. The bitter truth youtube videoit turns out its not a big conspiracy from the pharmaceutical companies on this one, and surprisingly not even big sugar, but the culprit and the paid shill promoting corporate interests is no other than dr. Lustig claimed that sugar is the reason for the high percentage of americans who are obese, and that politics are preventing sound food policy. Prof robert lustig is a paediatric neuroendocrinologist, researcher, clinician and pioneer of the anti sugar movement. My favorite part was the last five minutes or so when he talked about the obstacles facing us in reversing our fructosesugar addiction. Commercial production of sugar in the indus valley was reported during alexander the greats invasion in the period around 325 bce. The bitter truth about sugar enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The bitter truth, which has close to 7 million views as i am writing this. If you are one of the approximately 7 million people who have watched it, then the real truth about sugar is for you.
Im sure many would think that his style is annoyingly smug and preachy, but i find it entertaining. The overall tone of the talk raised a couple of red flags. Robert lustig, a pediatric endocrinologist at the university of california, san francisco, spoke to students at the university of california hastings law school, where he studied food policy law. This one has been around for a while, and its worth the hour and a. About robert lustigs ted talk sugar is a major culprit in diseases such as obesity, diabetes and dementiaand because its in almost everything we consume, dr. It has fantastic content, but its highly technical and 90 minutes long.
This one has been around for a while, and its worth the hour and a half to watch. I was drawn to this following his lecture sugar, the bitter truth. Therefore, according to robert lustig, your muscle is made out of sugar. If you are one of the approximately 2 million people who have watched it, then the real truth about sugar is for you.
Robert lustigs hunch about obesity evolved into a war against sugar and. Lustigs case against sugar is more than compellingits convincing. Lustigs entire lecture has been posted on youtube, in full, 9 parts, and is brilliant. Lustig digs into sugar, juice, fructose, and the effects they have on the body. Lustig is a neuroendocrinologist who performs research and clinical care.
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