Is Sugar Your Friend or Foe?

October 13, 2020

Is Sugar Your Friend or Foe? Emily Haller, MS, RDN

Sugar: friend or foe? In this session, Emily Haller, MS, RDN, explores the role of sugar in our diet and its impact on gastrointestinal (GI) health.

Emily also explores common sugar intolerances, including sucrose, maltose, and starch digestion issues, as well as conditions like congenital sucrase-isomaltase deficiency (CSID), lactose intolerance, and fructose malabsorption. She explains the role of FODMAPs, oligosaccharides, and sugar alcohols, helping viewers understand how these compounds interact with the gut.

This session offers unsugarcoated guidance for those looking to make informed dietary choices while managing digestive health.

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