"Drinking Fruit Juice Is As Bad As Alcohol"... (Debunking Top Health Myths) | Dr. Robert Lustig

"Drinking Fruit Juice Is As Bad As Alcohol"... (Debunking Top Health Myths) | Dr. Robert Lustig

Author: Sean Kim February 7, 2024 Duration: 54:17

Dr. Robert Lustig is a pediatric endocrinologist known for his research on the effects of sugar on the human body and for authoring the popular book "Fat Chance: Beating the Odds Against Sugar, Processed Food, Obesity, and Disease," which explores the negative health impacts of sugar and processed foods on obesity and disease.


In our discussion, we talk about:

  • What Fructose and Ethanol have in common
  • Deep dive into the broken food system
  • Artificial sweeteners
  • Importance of fiber
  • Are fruits good or bad for you?
  • The relationship between fiber and fruits (and fructose)
  • How to self-diagnose yourself to prevent disease
  • Biomarkers everyone should be measuring
  • and much more


Dr. Robert Lustig:

  • Website: robertlustig.com
  • Books: https://robertlustig.com/books/


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Sean Kim hosts Growth Minds with Sean Kim, a podcast built on the idea that meaningful growth touches every part of our lives. Each episode features a deep, unscripted conversation with a leading voice, moving beyond simple tips to explore the philosophies and personal stories behind their success. You’ll hear from an incredibly diverse roster, from financial thinker Robert Kiyosaki and neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman to cultural icons like Dennis Rodman and musicians like Steve Aoki. The discussions naturally weave through interconnected themes of physical health, mental resilience, financial wisdom, and personal relationships. Whether it’s Dr. Jason Fung breaking down metabolic health or Wim Hof explaining his breathing methods, the focus is on practical insights you can apply. This isn’t about abstract theory; it’s about the tangible habits and mindset shifts that help you build a better life. Tune in for a consistently surprising and substantive dialogue that challenges how you think about your own potential.
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