Mike interviews Jordan, a nutritionist about sugar and artificial sweeteners' effects on your body.




Jordan has a master's Degree in Nutrition and is a Certified Personal Trainer.




00:00 Jordan Introduction


00:42 What’s the role of sugar in our diet/impact on health?


03:28 Key difference between natural sugar and additive sugar?


07:18 Health benefits of natural sugar in moderation?


10:42 Full fat vs fat-free dairy


11:40 How can consumers identify added sugar that isn’t labeled as “sugar”?


15:33 Health consequences from too much sugar?


18:22 How does high sugar relate to serious diseases (diabetes, heart disease, etc)?


21:01 What are artificial sweeteners and how do they differ from sugar?


23:53 Health concerns/benefits of artificial sugar/substitutes?


29:48 Healthier alternatives to foods with processed sugars


34:56 Strategies for reducing sugar but still enjoying sweet flavors in your diet


36:10 Additional tips for deciphering food labels and sugar


37:25 Guidelines and recommendations for sugar intake


39:20 Emerging trends with sugars/sweeteners


41:19 As a nutritionist what advice do you have for positive change in one’s diet?



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