When Dr. Michael Goran started researching children’s nutrition almost 40 years ago, he wasn’t looking at obesity, type 2 diabetes, or fatty liver disease. That wasn’t because his head was in the sand - those things didn’t exist in kids but now all 3 are becoming prevalent.

What is going on???

Time and time again, the research pointed to a surprising cause - excess sugar.

In this professorial interview, you’ll learn:

• what excess sugar does in the body, including before someone is even born
• why “excess sugar” is a tricky term to use
• the changes in how we consume sugar since the 80s (it might not be what you think)
• the dangers of liquid sugar and the massive red flags with the current alternative option!
• very practical ideas to take control of the situation in the only place you can
• encouragement that you can take small steps to make a big difference!
• how to empower kids to make their own good choices

Does Sugarproofing your kids mean withholding all sugar? Find out in this interview!

Resources We Mention About Sugar and Kids

• Get Dr. Goran's book: Sugarproof: Protect Your Family From the Hidden Dangers of Excess Sugar with Simple Everyday Fixes (Amazon, Bookshop)
• There are some benefits to using honey or maple syrup
• More about how we deal with desserts and sweets in our family culture
• Reduce sugar intake with these muffins sweetened with bananas and applesauce and this date-sweetened frosting
• Sugar and inflammation 
• Find Dr. Goran online: Dr. Michael Goran, Sugarproof Kids
• Follow him on Instagram
• Get a free chapter and sugarproof breakfast guide here

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