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

March 26, 2021 • Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD

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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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