Nourished with Nora
Nourished with Nora
Podcast Description
Join me as I sit down with world-renowned experts to explore the truth about food, health, and how to nourish ourselves and our families—one conversation at a time.
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The podcast explores diverse topics such as the impact of sugar on health, the benefits of real food, and strategies for nourishing families. For instance, the premiere episode features Dr. Robert Lustig discussing how ultra-processed foods contribute to a public health crisis and offers tips on recognizing hidden sugars in grocery items.
Join me as I sit down with world-renowned experts to explore the truth about food, health, and how to nourish ourselves and our families—one conversation at a time.
In this premiere episode of Nourished with Nora, host Nora LaTorre sits down with Dr. Robert Lustig—a pediatric neuroendocrinologist, bestselling author, and leading voice in nutrition science. Together, they explore how sugar and ultra-processed foods are fueling a public health crisis, especially in children.
Dr. Lustig breaks down:
– How to recognize the 262 different names for sugar!
– Why sugar is more than just “empty calories”—it’s a toxin
– How fructose disrupts metabolism, brain development, and gut health
The truth about juice, fiber, and so-called healthy snacks
– Why most grocery store items are loaded with hidden sugars
– The science behind his landmark UCSF study showing how just 10 days without added sugar can transform kids’ health
– How to recognize and avoid added or “free” sugars
– Simple ways families and individuals can make meaningful change
– This conversation is packed with actionable insights and hard-hitting truths for anyone who wants to better understand what’s really in our food—and what we can do about it.
Resources mentioned:
– UCSF’s 10-Day No Sugar Study
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