SUGAR: The Truth and The Secrets (4 Great Documentaries)
The Secrets of Sugar
the fifth estate - CBC News
We've heard about the dangers of eating too much fat or salt. But there has never been a warning about sugar on our food labels - despite emerging research that suggests the sweet stuff is making more of us fat and sick.
"BIG SUGAR" SWEET, WHITE & DEADLY (2005)
Director: Brian McKenna
Writer: Brian McKenna
Stars: Dominic Desjardins, Mark Ellam, Brian McKenna
Documentary about Big Sugar, from it's early days with ties to slavery to modern times with it's detrimental effects on the everglades and political ties. This is both part 1 and part 2.
Produced by: Galafilm in 2005.
Sugar: The Bitter Truth
Robert H. Lustig, MD, UCSF Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Endocrinology, explores the damage caused by sugary foods. He argues that fructose (too much) and fiber (not enough) appear to be cornerstones of the obesity epidemic through their effects on insulin. Series: UCSF Mini Medical School for the Public
Fat Chance: Fructose 2.0
Dr. Robert Lustig, UCSF Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, updates his very popular video "Sugar: The Bitter Truth." He argues that sugar and processed foods are driving the obesity epidemic, which in turn affects our endocrine system. Series: "UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine presents Mini Medical School for the Public"
Addicted to Pleasure: Sugar (BBC Documentary)
