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Good morning and welcome to Episode 099 of the Train Your Brain Podcast with Dr. Michael Trayford. It’s Monday again, so this is our weekly, 30-minute episode. (Tuesday through Sunday we produce five-minute episodes with daily tips.) Every episode of the Train Your Brain Podcast provides advice for helping you to improve the function of your brain.

In Episode 099, Dr. Trayford talks about the harmful effects of high blood sugar. In this episode Dr. Trayford give you all the scientific background you need to know about sugar and its many names and forms. Sugar damages your blood vessels and inhibits you from feeling full. Dr. Trayford recommends counting your sugar intake for a week. 1 tsp. is equal to 4 grams of sugar. Just for kicks, try this out. How much sugar do you consume daily? Continue reading →