The Sugar Reset: 9 Top Sugar Questions with Dr. Sabrina Falquier

What does the new 10g sugar limit per meal actually mean for your daily routine, your energy level and your metabolic health? In this Q&A episode, Dr. Sabrina Falquier answers 9 of the most-asked questions about sugar to help you navigate the gap between the new Dietary Guidelines and your dinner plate.

In this episode you’ll hear:
1:20 – The 10g Rule: What exactly does the new “added sugar limit” mean?
2:40 – Natural vs. Added: Is sugar from fruit the same as sugar from soda?
3:40 - Glucose vs. fructose metabolism
5:10 - Can I lose weight if I still eat fruit?
5:45 - Does sugar affect inflammation in joints and skin?
6:20 - Are “natural” sugars like honey or maple syrup better than white sugar?
6:45 - Real Food Solutions: Dr. Falquier’s strategies to reduce added sugar
7:15 - Are zero-calorie sweeteners safe for the gut microbiome?
8:15 - The Palate Reset: How do you “detox” from sugar without getting a massive headache?
9:50 - How long does it take for taste buds to change?

Resource: 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines: https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/

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Credits:
Host – Dr. Sabrina Falquier, MD, CCMS, DipABLM
Sound and Editing – Will Crann
Executive Producer – Esther Garfin

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Dr. Sabrina Falquier is a board-certified physician and a leader in Culinary Medicine. She specializes in bridging the gap between scientific evidence and the actual food on your plate, empowering listeners to use the kitchen as a place of wellness and healing.

Show Topics Include: Nutrition, Food as Medicine, Microbiome, Metabolism, Weight loss, Gut health, Healthy recipes, Health, Inflammation, Longevity, Blood sugar, Protein, Magnesium, Sleep quality, Immunity, Hormone balance, Sunday meal prep, Medically tailored meals (MTM), Produce Prescription (PRx), Prevention, Teaching kitchen, Health equity, Evidence-based nutrition