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The Sweet Poison: How Sugar is Slowly Killing Us with Rich Holman
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- Health, Happiness, Planet
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- Sep 26, 2024
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Summary
Is sugar as addictive and harmful as some of the world’s most dangerous drugs? In this episode, we dive deep into the hidden dangers of sugar with Rich Holman , author of "Killing You Softly – How Sugar Is Killing Us." Rich's journey is truly remarkable. After a diverse career in real estate, mortgage banking, securities, publishing, and investment banking, and holding degrees in Chemical Engineering Management and an MBA, his life took an unexpected turn. At age 72, Rich was facing multiple health conditions and was on various medications. As he describes it, he was a "dead man walking." Everything changed when a holistic doctor suggested a 21-day sugar detox. Rich embraced the challenge, lost 22 pounds, reversed his health issues, and is now completely off medication. His experience led to years of research into the harmful effects of sugar and processed foods, culminating in his mission to expose the truth about sugar—something he believes is more addictive than cocaine and just as harmful. In this conversation, we explore the history of sugar, the disturbing cover-ups surrounding it, and the devastating effects of the Standard American Diet (SAD). Rich reveals how big food and big pharma influence public health and how government subsidies keep sugar and processed foods at the heart of our diets. We also dive into his experience meeting parents raising sugar-free kids and discuss the importance of ethical marketing and informed consent when making food choices. Rich's passion for educating others is evident, and as a man who’s truly transformed his life, his insights are not to be missed. Join us for this eye-opening episode and discover how you too can break free from sugar’s grip. Timestamps: 03:45 Introduction and Background. 05:25 The Sugar…