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How much sugar is OK for my baby? According to the current dietary guidelines, it is recommended to avoid any added sugars for babies zero to twenty-four months old. To get a better understanding of why these recommendations are given, I am interviewing, professor, director and co-author Dr. Michael I. Goran, PhD who will be touching on the downsides of added sugars in baby food during the developmental stages. Dr. Goran will be providing some tips on how to SUGARPROOF your baby by offering natural sugars in place of added sugars.

SUMMARY OF EPISODE

In this episode I’m interviewing Dr. Michael I. Goran who discusses:

• What an added sugar is and the difference between added sugars and naturally occurring sugars such as those in fruit or in dairy products

• Potential drawbacks that parents or caregivers may experience when babies consume added sugars 

• Ways to substitute added sugars in recipes to be able to offer to babies and children

ABOUT THE GUEST

• Michael I. Goran, PhD is a Professor of Pediatrics at The Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, which is affiliated with the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California. Dr Goran also serves as Co-Director of the USC Diabetes and Obesity Research Institute

• Dr. Goran’s research has focused on the causes and consequences of childhood obesity for 30 years

• He is the co-author of: Sugarproof: The Hidden Dangers of Sugar That Are Putting Your Child’s Health at Risk and What You Can Do, which aims to teach parents to raise informed and empowered kids who can set their own healthy limits without feeling restricted

LINKS FROM EPISODE

To learn more about Dr. Michael I. Goran and SugarProof Kids:

• FOLLOW on Instagram @sugarproofkids

• Visit Website Sugarproofkids.com where you can also find recipes for kids with less sugar

Purchase the book: Sugarproof: The Hidden Dangers of Sugar That Are Putting Your Child’s Health at Risk and What You Can Do:

• Amazon

  • Hardcover/paperback

  • Audiobook

  • Kindle

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