How fiber-infused food matrix changes the biological effects of dietary sugar | Ronald Krauss
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Sugar that is found naturally in fruits is complexed with fiber that slows down the absorption. In addition, whole foods have much less sugar in them than processed foods that have added sugars. In addition Dr. Krauss shares his feelings on the glycemic index. In this clip, Dr. Ronald Krauss explains how simple sugars are the culprit for many of the diseases he has studied.
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