One in two Americans suffer from pre-diabetes or type two diabetes due to the consumption of sugar and starch, which raises insulin levels and leads to insulin resistance, causing hunger, belly fat storage, fat cell locking, and metabolic slowdown. This problem is compounded by the fact that the food grown is often the same that causes these issues.
A physician reflects on the impact of food on patients' health and how agriculture and food are the strongest lobby group in Congress, affecting the accessibility and quality of food.
Erratic blood sugar spikes after eating can lead to inflammation, as high blood sugar can stick to blood vessels and proteins. This can cause metabolic dysfunction and blood sugar dysregulation.
Ultra processed foods (UPFs) are making up a larger share of the caloric intake of people worldwide, with the percentage of US adults consuming UPFs increasing from 53.5 to 57. This trend is particularly prevalent in younger children, especially boys.
Discover why we have a sour receptor and how it helps us to identify potentially toxic food and avoid it.