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“The effects of sugar extend to longevity, as well. In fact, consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages is associated with dramatically accelerated telomere shortening – equivalent to as much as five years of a person's life.”

“More than 22 percent of these calories were from total sugar, and more than 13 percent were from added sugar, particularly fructose. The mothers consumed as many as five sugar-sweetened beverages or juices per day, which are high in fructose.”

“Despite these recommendations, the average child living in the United States consumes 15 to 18 teaspoons of added sugar every day, primarily from sugar-sweetened beverages, desserts, and sweet snacks.”

“The accumulation of visceral fat is linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease and other chronic diseases. Many factors drive visceral fat accumulation, including poor sleep, an obesogenic diet, and sugar-sweetened beverage intake, among others.”

“Conversely, the DASH diet – Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension – is rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, legumes, low-fat dairy products, and dietary fiber, and low in red meat and sugar-sweetened beverages.”

“By contrast, sugar-sweetened beverages, which were strongly linked to a higher risk of death, can lead to fat buildup in the liver, promoting insulin resistance and increasing the risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease.”

“For example, diets rich in processed meats, full fat dairy, and sugar-sweetened beverages are associated with poor sperm quality, whereas diets rich in vitamins, minerals, and unsaturated fats improve sperm quality and fertility.”

“Within days of eliminating refined sugar, biomarkers of inflammation decrease markedly, and blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels improve. Risk of type 2 diabetes drops by nearly 25 percent.”

“Since a driving force in the development of insomnia is change, especially change that affects relationships, employment, or family dynamics, Dr. Mason employs cognitive behavior techniques that help her patients identify what those changes are and develop strategies that promote, rather than hinder, sleep.”

“However, a growing body of evidence suggests that pre-pregnancy health of both parents shapes the health of their offspring through epigenetic mechanisms, which are influenced by nutrition, stress, and other environmental factors.”