Is sugar really “bad”? I know most of us have been told that this is the evil of all evils when it comes to “health”. But not so fast. Not all sugar is created equal. Sugar is one “type” of carbohydrate. And yes, some carbohydrates might not be optimal in some situations. But that really isn’t the entire picture. If you are really interested in improving your health, it is helpful to understand this essential molecule so that you can know how to make the best food choices for you. In this short video you will learn exactly what sugar is, and the different types of carbohydrates.
In this video you will learn:
- The different types of sugar molecules
- How these molecules are absorbed in the body and used for energy
- the types of carbohydrates (sugar molecules) are right for you given the activity that you are engaging in.
This video is really second to none in taking a complex topic and breaking it down into an easy to understand concept.
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