Natural sugars, added sugars, and nutritional guidelines

January 18, 2026

What actually counts as a whole food — and why does that matter when it comes to sugar?

In this episode, I unpack the difference between foods with added sugars and whole foods that naturally contain sugar, like fruit and dairy. 

I talk about what “minimally processed” really means, why "food products" that contain forms of added sugars have quietly become part of everyday eating...

and how all of this affects cravings, blood sugar, and our general health.

I also give my own opinion on the latest US nutrition guidelines that were published in January 2026. 

I'm not a nutrition expert, but in this episode I share what I've experienced over the last 10 years eating whole foods that don't contain added sugars.