White Sugar vs Corn Syrup




Corn syrup, also known as glucose syrup, is a refined corn sugar used for cooking and baking. The video shares differences between refined white sugar and corn syrup and how to substitute corn syrup for sugar in cooking and baking.

In this video:

• What is sugar? 00:37
• What is corn syrup? 1:10
• Corn syrup versus high fructose corn syrup. 1:50
• Sugar and corn syrup nutrition. 2:29
• Substituting corn syrup for sugar. 2:52

Fast Carbs Versus Slow Carbs




People have talked about carbohydrates decades. The talk revolves around eating too many sugar and starch carbs. This video shares why the type not quantity of carbs can affect your weight and health, and how some natural foods are condemned as high carb and high glycemic index when in truth they are not.

In this video:

• Types of carbohydrates. 00:35
• Fast carbs. 3:44
• Slow carbs. 5:08
• Fast carbs and glycemic index. 6:47
• Slow carb food calories. 10:52

Eating A Low Carb vs. Low Plant Food Diet




There are many low carb diets. Eating a low carb diet does not mean eating a low plant food diet. Plant foods are a major source of carbohydrates. Plant foods also provide fat, protein and 100’s of other nutrients. Plant foods are a major source of antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer nutrients. Plant foods are also  low inflammation foods.

This video shares some differences between eating a low plant food versus a low carbohydrate diet and the health benefits of plant foods.

In this video:

• What is a carbohydrate? 00:44
• Sources of carbohydrates. 2:06
• Natural versus refined carbs. 2:36
• Diabetes, sugar and starch. 4:07
• Plant food health benefits. 7:08
• High plant food, low carb diet. 10:15

Carbs, Digestion & Blood Sugar Spikes




Carbohydrates (carbs) have been associated with weight gain for decades. This video shares how the human body digests and absorbs sugar and starch from carbohydrates and why an abundance of minimally processed carbs are better than diets high in refined carbs.

In this video:

• Types of carbs. 00:38
• Types of sugar. 1:07
• Carbs and blood sugar levels. 2:06
• Blood sugar and diabetes. 4:16
• How your body digests sugar and starch. 5:31

Refined Flour & Sugar Facts & Myths




Should you ban refined flour and sugar from your diet or limit the number of foods made with refined sugar and grains? Many fad diets blame refined carbs as the root cause of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and other serious chronic disease. Americans are affected more by refined carbs than peoples in other countries. This video shares some of the health risks associated with diets high in prepared refined carb foods.

In this video:

• What is refined flour and sugar?
• Health risks of refined flour.
• Health risks of refined sugar.
• Refined versus whole grain flour.
• Refined versus natural sugars.
• To ban or not to ban…?

Fructose Facts & Myths

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This video shares some facts and myths about the sugar fructose and its affect on weight gain, obesity, type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome.

In This video:

• What is fructose? 00:43
• How your body uses fructose. 1:00
• Fructose intolerance. 2:29
• Major sources of fructose. 3:14
• Fructose facts & myths. 4:27
• Fructose fears. 7:07

Added Sugar Versus Natural Sugar




Sugar is a leading contributor to weight gain and type 2 diabetes. Some low carb diets eliminate many foods providing natural sugars without providing any scientific evidence. Some people believe anyone with type 2 diabetes should not eat sweet fruit. Research shows people eating high plant food diets including sweet fruit are less likely to develop type 2 diabetes.

For many overweight Americans, the problem is not foods providing natural sugars, the problem is diets high in processed foods with added sugars.

In this video:

• What is sugar?
• Added versus natural sugar.
• Dietary sugar and blood sugar.
• Dietary sugar and diabetes.
• Dietary sugar and weight gain.
• Recommended limits for added sugars.

Amount Of Added Sugar In Prepared Foods




Do you need to reduce the amount of added sugars in your diet? Added sugar increases calories, contributes to weight gain, and increase the risk of type 2 diabetes.

In this video:

• What is added sugars? 00:41
• Recommended daily limits for added sugars. 2:55
• Does sweet fruit or added sugar increase your risk of type 2 diabetes? 4:46
• Consumer added sugars. 7:01
• Examples of added sugar in prepared foods and beverages. 8:10

Is Fruit Good Or Bad Carbs?




Is fresh and minimally processed fruit good or bad carbs? Does eating fruit increase your risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes? Included in this video:

• Fruit carbs.
• Fresh vs. processed fruit.
• Fresh fruit nutrition.
• Whole fruit vs. fruit juice.
• Fruit and obesity.
• Fruit, blood sugar, & diabetes.

Carbs, Sugar, And Diabetes Facts & Myths




Carbohydrates are fiber, sugars, and starch.

Diets high in sugar and starch can overwhelm the pancreases ability to make insulin. Insulin allows cells to use sugar for energy. Unused sugar is converted to body fat.

A constant supply of sugar can dangerous increase blood sugar levels resulting in type 2 diabetes. In most cases type 2 diabetes is caused by diet and lifestyle. The risk of type 2 diabetes increase with a sedentary lifestyle.

Low carb diets have been around for decades. Today two popular low carb diets are Paleo and Keto. Some low carb diets restrict carbohydrates to 50 grams a day compared to 200 to 300 grams a day for many balanced diets.

Is it necessary to severely restrict carbohydrates to prevent or cure type 2 diabetes. In most cases, the answer is no.

This video shares some the facts and myths about carbohydrates and diabetes.

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