121 | Move Over, Tobacco—Sugar’s the New Villain in Town

If your patient tells you they're avoiding fruit “because it has too much sugar,” this is the episode you’ve been waiting for.From viral posts claiming sugar is poison to influencers suggesting chocolate is healthier than grapes, nutrition misinformation is everywhere—and your patients are soaking it in.In this conversation, Colleen sits down with dietitian and public health researcher Dustin Moore to break down the myths, the nuance, and the science behind sugar. What does it mean to say something is a “poison”? Is sugar addictive? And how can busy clinicians explain the risks of added sugar without shaming patients or demonizing food?Whether you’re tired of fear-mongering or just want better ways to counsel patients on sweetened beverages, this episode will sharpen your message—and your confidence.Resources:Episode 117: The Best Diet to Lower Cholesterol Read Dustin's Substack : Public Health DadDietary GuidelinesAny Questions? Send Me a MessageSupport the showConnect with Colleen:InstagramLinkedInSign up for my FREE Newsletter - Nutrition hot-topics delivered to your inbox each week.Disclaimer: This podcast is a collection of ideas, strategies, and opinions of the author(s). Its goal is to provide useful information on each of the topics shared within. It is not intended to provide medical, health, or professional consultation or to diagnosis-specific weight or feeding challenges. The author(s) advises the reader to always consult with appropriate health, medical, and professional consultants for support for individual children and family situations. The author(s) do not take responsibility for the personal or other risks, loss, or liability incurred as a direct or indirect consequence of the application or use of information provided. All opinions stated in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the opinions of my employer.