Uploaded August 2014 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
In this episode of the IIN Depth series, health coach and TV host Robyn Youkilis discusses sugar's health risks and benefits. Is sugar natural and acceptable in moderation, or is it harmful to our bodies? Learn what the proponents and opponents of sugar have to say as we study sugar from a balanced perspective.
► Chapters
0:00 Sugar
0:57 Studies that suggest sugar is bad for you
2:20 Evidence that suggests sugar is essential for survival
3:44 Lack of guidelines on sugar
► Interested in becoming a health coach? Check out the IIN Health Coach Training Program Curriculum: integrativenutrition.com/curriculum
► Companion Videos:
Sugar - Good or Bad?
youtube.com/watch?v=vLuF3kkJ_7E
Are GMOs Unsafe or Useful?
youtube.com/watch?v=6SlhTTxlwWA
► More videos related to Celiac Disease:
Behind the Gluten Controversy youtube.com/watch?v=LBHbIPVuNkA
Rachel Begun, MS, RD, on Gluten youtube.com/watch?v=xCchF4JduJQ
Gluten-Free Chocolate Brownies youtube.com/watch?v=vrdCtYpBvIs
Dr. Susan Blum on GMOs
youtube.com/watch?v=WkZMrl3OiAs&t=12s
► Companion Articles
4 Simple Ways to Cut the Sugar and Reduce Cravings for Good: integrativenutrition.com/blog/2016/10/4-simple-ways-to-cut-the-sugar-and-reduce-cravings-for-good
How to a Quit a Sugar Addiction: integrativenutrition.com/blog/how-to-quit-sugar-addiction
How to Lower Blood Sugar Naturally: integrativenutrition.com/blog/how-to-lower-blood-sugar-naturally
5 “Healthy” Foods that Are Actually Loaded With Sugar: integrativenutrition.com/blog/5-healthy-foods-that-are-actually-loaded-with-sugar
► Join the Health Coach community
facebook.com/NutritionSchool
instagram.com/NUTRITIONSCHOOL
youtube.com/integrativenutrition
linkedin.com/company/902375?trk=NUS_CMPY_TWIT
In this episode of the IIN Depth series, health coach and TV host Robyn Youkilis discusses sugar's health risks and benefits. Is sugar natural and acceptable in moderation, or is it harmful to our bodies? Learn what the proponents and opponents of sugar have to say as we study sugar from a balanced perspective.
► Chapters
0:00 Sugar
0:57 Studies that suggest sugar is bad for you
2:20 Evidence that suggests sugar is essential for survival
3:44 Lack of guidelines on sugar
► Interested in becoming a health coach? Check out the IIN Health Coach Training Program Curriculum: integrativenutrition.com/curriculum
► Companion Videos:
Sugar - Good or Bad?
youtube.com/watch?v=vLuF3kkJ_7E
Are GMOs Unsafe or Useful?
youtube.com/watch?v=6SlhTTxlwWA
► More videos related to Celiac Disease:
Behind the Gluten Controversy youtube.com/watch?v=LBHbIPVuNkA
Rachel Begun, MS, RD, on Gluten youtube.com/watch?v=xCchF4JduJQ
Gluten-Free Chocolate Brownies youtube.com/watch?v=vrdCtYpBvIs
Dr. Susan Blum on GMOs
youtube.com/watch?v=WkZMrl3OiAs&t=12s
► Companion Articles
4 Simple Ways to Cut the Sugar and Reduce Cravings for Good: integrativenutrition.com/blog/2016/10/4-simple-ways-to-cut-the-sugar-and-reduce-cravings-for-good
How to a Quit a Sugar Addiction: integrativenutrition.com/blog/how-to-quit-sugar-addiction
How to Lower Blood Sugar Naturally: integrativenutrition.com/blog/how-to-lower-blood-sugar-naturally
5 “Healthy” Foods that Are Actually Loaded With Sugar: integrativenutrition.com/blog/5-healthy-foods-that-are-actually-loaded-with-sugar
► Join the Health Coach community
facebook.com/NutritionSchool
instagram.com/NUTRITIONSCHOOL
youtube.com/integrativenutrition
linkedin.com/company/902375?trk=NUS_CMPY_TWIT
