Dr. Robert Lustig: The Truth About Processed Foods and Chronic Disease
So what I do is in the book, I actually use the science to make it much easier. Any food that does both of those protects the liver and feeds the gut, is healthy.
What if the key to reversing chronic diseases lies not in medication but in the food we eat? In this eye-opening episode of 'Unsweetened Sio', Siobhan Huggins sits down with Dr. Robert Lustig, a renowned pediatric endocrinologist and public health advocate, to discuss his groundbreaking book, 'Metabolical: The Lure and the Lies of Processed Food, Nutrition, and Modern Medicine'. Dr.
Lustig dives deep into the eight cellular pathologies that underlie all chronic diseases, arguing that these issues are 'foodable' rather than 'druggable'. He explains how focusing on real food can protect the liver, feed the gut, and ultimately reverse chronic illnesses. Lustig doesn't shy away from critiquing Big Food, Big Pharma, and Big Government for their roles in our current healthcare crisis.
He also touches on the hidden dangers of processed foods and sugar addiction, and how these factors contribute to conditions like metabolic syndrome and even the severity of COVID-19. This episode is packed with practical advice for anyone looking to improve their health through nutrition. Whether you're struggling with chronic disease or simply want to make healthier choices, Dr. Lustig's insights offer a compelling case for the power of real food.