Is Sugar Bad For Athletes? The Truth About Sugar-- with Samantha Cassetty, MS, RD

Let's talk about all things sugar, and whether or not it's "bad" for athletes. Samantha Cassetty is a nationally recognized food, nutrition, and wellness expert and the co-author of Sugar Shock. In this episode Natalie and Sam chat about:

• the difference between natural and added sugars 
• whether or not fruit (and dried fruit) have "too much sugar"
• the "sugar cycle" and how to break it
• how to satisfy sugar cravings
• different forms of sugar and whether one is healthier than another
• the low down on artificial sweeteners, stevia and monkfruit
• how added sugars in sports drinks benefit athletes
• the glycemic index and if it's helpful for athletes

Resources:
SHAPE article on Sports Drinks: https://www.shape.com/healthy-eating/healthy-drinks/guide-to-sports-drinks

Follow Sam on social media @nutritionistsam or visit her website samanthacassetty.com
Buy Sam's book Sugar Shock! (affiliate link)

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