Welcome to this Wellness MD Talk Show Episode. Today, Dr. Daniela Steyn speaks with to Certified Nutritional Practitioner, Gina Alfieri about sugar. Gina is also a wellness business owner, wife, and mom of 4. Gina is passionate about helping people get to the root of their illness by focusing on the whole person using whole foods, a healthy lifestyle approach and supplementation. She is a fitness enthusiast, bookworm, and active community member. In this episode, we cover several key topics, including: Why is sugar bad for me? (around the 3:50s mark)What is the effect of sugar on my brain? (around the 8-minute mark)What is dysbiosis? (around the 11:30s mark)What names can sugar also be called on food labels? (around the 14-minute mark)How is sugar used in our bodies? (around the 18-minute mark)What is the relationship between sugar, your gut and acne? (around the 24-minute mark)How does sugar consumption cause a disease? (around the 31-minute mark)What is fasting? (around the 33:30s mark)And lots more!   Subscribe to Dr. Steyn’s YouTube Channel for advice on all health matters or follow Wellness MD on: Twitter Instagram Facebook Pinterest LinkedIn If you want weekly health tips and guidance, sign up to our newsletter.