Show 854: The Blood Sugar Solution

In the past few decades, obesity and type 2 diabetes have risen at an alarming rate, both in the US and around the world. There has been a great deal of debate about the causes of these twin health crises, but they seem to be linked to significant changes in our food supply and diet, as well as to reduced physical activity.

What Is the Blood Sugar Solution?

Why do foods that raise blood sugar quickly have such a deleterious effect on our metabolism? Insulin resistance is tied to the serious health conditions associated with metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes. How do liquid calories factor into this problem? Can we find a blood sugar solution?

Our guest, Dr. Mark Hyman, suggests that big food, big farming and big pharma are killing us--but we don't have to let them. Learn which food choices can help reverse diabesity.

This Week's Guest:

Mark Hyman, MD, is founder and medical director of The UltraWellness Center in Lenox, MA. He was previously co-medical director at Canyon Ranch Lenox, a leading health resort. His book is The Blood Sugar Solution: The UltraHealthy Program for Losing Weight, Preventing Disease, and Feeling Great Now!

His websites are www.drhyman.com, www.bloodsugarsolution.com, and www.takebackourhealth.org. He can be found on Facebook at facebook.com/drmarkhyman and on Twitter @markhymanmd.