The Sweet Lie: How Fructose Quietly Hijacked My Health (And Maybe Yours Too)
I used to think I was doing everything right. I skipped desserts. I drank fruit juice, not soda. I ate “whole grain” cereals and low-fat yogurts. My pantry was stocked with “healthy” snacks and protein bars. But I couldn’t shake the brain fog. The post-lunch crashes. The belly bloat that crept up even though I […]
Glucose vs. fructose, sucrose, and lactose: What’s the difference?
These four common types of sugar interact with your body differently, but it’s best to minimize all of them for optimal metabolic health. KEY HIGHLIGHTS – Glucose is the main sugar our bodies use for energy, but chronically high blood glucose leads to insulin resistance and metabolic disease. – Fructose is metabolized by the liver […]
