074. Listener request: The marketing and advertising of sugar

This episode comes from a request from a listener who asked me to talk about how  advertising from the sugar industry has made us believe that sugar is a good source of energy... a necessary part of our daily diet... natural... an appetite suppressant(!) and a way to lose weight(!!)... There are the ads from the 50s, 60s and 70s for example, where sugar was marketed as a healthy substance that would curb hunger and provide an energy boost. Of course, we know different now!Why did sugar and its substitutes even need advertising? Well, one reason was that sugar was rationed during the Second World War, and the sugar industry needed to do something about that type of restriction so that they could get more sales. Today, we know that sugar is unhealthy and its advertising has been shown to be deceptive. But the sugar industry is now joined by the sweetener industry, especially for keto sweeteners, to convince consumers that their products are pure and healthy... and that we need them in our lives.As smart consumers, we need to be aware of these marketing ploys. And this episode can help! For more tips about foods that don't contain added sugars, watch the 3 short videos here.Also, download your simple guide to getting more stable energy with whole foods here and my 5 tips for getting rid of cravings here. And for more guidance, support, and accountability to help you let go of sugar so that your intermittent fasting lifestyle becomes easy and natural, become a member of the After Sugar Club here!Plus check out my sponsor, Medicine with Heart, which is an international functional medicine clinic specializing in difficult chronic cases of hormone imbalance, Lyme disease, mold illness and digestive dysfunction. Sign up for a consultation with their team to see if they can help reverse your disease! You can find more about them at medicinewithheart.com.Functional Medicine International Clinic: https://medicinewithheart.com/ Functional Medicine Online Certification: mindbodyfunctionalmedicine.comTo rate and review this podcast: scroll down in your podcast player on your phone and click on the stars. To leave a review, scroll down a little more and click on "Write a Review". Once you’ve finished, select “Send” or “Save” in the top-right corner. If you’ve never left a podcast review before, enter a nickname. Your nickname will be displayed on your review. After selecting a nickname, tap OK. Your review may not be immediately visible, but it should be posted soon. Thank you! - NettaDisclaimer: Information provided by Life After Sugar is not designed to and does not provide medical advice, professional diagnosis, opinion, treatment or services to you or to any other individual. This is general information for educational purposes only. The information provided is not a substitute for medical or professional care. Life After Sugar is not liable or responsible for any advice, information, services or product you obtain through Life After Sugar. You should always seek the advice of your physician or mental health professional before taking any action in response to any information on the Life After Sugar website or programs. Any action on your part in response to the information provided in the Life After Sugar website or programs is at your own risk.