Presented by
Krista Anderson-Ross, ND
- Review the rise of sugar consumption globally and associated health burdens
- Compare the biochemical makeup of sucrose, fructose and glucose
- Examine the role that excess dietary sugar plays in glucose
metabolism, insulin resistance, adrenal health and obesity
- Consider sugar's role in addiction
- Define metabolic syndrome including its impact on sex hormones and the HPA Axis
- Discuss laboratory testing to identify insulin resistance and hormone imbalance
- Compare and contrast diets including intermittent fasting, time restricted eating and caloric restriction on blood sugar, fat loss and health
- Explore dietary, nutritional, and herbal treatments for blood sugar management
