3346: [Part 1] Can Sugar Be Good For You? by JC Deen of JCD Fitness on Balanced Sugar Intake

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3346: JC Deen unpacks why sugar, especially fructose, has been unfairly demonized, showing how context, dosage, and flawed studies have shaped misleading beliefs about fat gain and metabolism. By reframing sugar’s role in energy balance and performance, he highlights how a well-rounded diet, including overlooked nutrient sources like organ meats, supports long-term health and resilience. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://jcdfitness.com/2016/04/first-diet-book-review-part-2/ Quotes to ponder: "Fructose is wrongly demonized." "Sugar is not as addictive as cocaine." "Many people will tell you that fructose can make you fat because fructose can damage your metabolism and impair your ability to use carbohydrates for energy. This is not true, and these claims are usually backed up by poorly designed studies." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices