Episode 22:11 Fructose, Uric Acid… and Why People Get Fat - An Interview With Coach Sam Shelton

<p><strong>Episode 22:11 Fructose, Uric Acid… and Why People Get Fat - An Interview With Coach Sam Shelton</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>On this week’s episode of the Get Healthy Alabama podcast we continue our conversation with Coach Sam Shelton about the important role food plays in our health.</p> <p>Specifically we talk about Uric Acid and how high blood levels of it signal the body to make and store fat.</p> <p>(Yes, you read that correctly: high Uric Acid levels TELL the body to store fat.)</p> <p>In addition, high Uric Acid levels are also associated with heart disease, diabetes, obesity, Alzheimer’s and cancer.</p> <p>NOT conditions you want!</p> <p>So, what <strong>causes</strong> high Uric Acid levels?</p> <p>The answer is simple:</p> <p>Fructose.</p> <p>Fructose is a form of sugar that, when consumed from the right source (fruit), can be very good for you.</p> <p>However, when consumed from the wrong sources - table sugar and high fructose corn syrup (junk food) - can cause a ton of health problems.</p> <p>Fortunately, there are simple ways to measure and monitor blood Uric Acid levels.</p> <p>There are also simple ways to LOWER them through diet.</p> <p>Give this episode a good listen to learn all you need to know about Uric Acid and how lowering it can dramatically improve your health.</p> <p>—————</p> <p>Want to learn more?</p> <p>Continue the conversation regarding this episode, and all future episodes, by signing up for our daily emails.</p> <p>Simply visit: <a href="https://GetHealthyAlabama.com" target= "_blank" rel= "noopener"><strong>GetHealthyAlabama.com</strong></a><span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>Once there, download the “Symptom Survey” and you will automatically added to our email list.</p> <p>———————-</p> <p> </p> <p>Also, if you haven’t already, we'd appreciate it if you'd subscribe to the podcast, leave a comment and give us a rating. (Thanks!!!)<br /> <br /> On Facebook?</p> <p> </p> <p>Connect with us at <a href= "https://Facebook.com/GetHealthyAlabama" target="_blank"