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#INTERVIEW: In Conversation with Dr. Ross Walker & Dr. Julie Z. Chen About Revolutionizing Gut Health

Dr. Ross Walker

Could you please explain why sugar is the main
villain in our diet?
Dr. Julie Z: Sugar, white bread, pasta, potatoes,
and rice are all problematic, especially when the
rice is polished. Brown rice has fibre, prebiotics,
and antioxidants, but when you remove the outer
layers, white rice becomes nothing more than
starch, which quickly turns into sugar. The same
goes for yogurt—while it’s a good source of
probiotics when fermented, the low-fat versions
are often loaded with sugar, undermining their
benefits.
The best alternative sweetener is stevia, which is
a healthier option. But, ideally, it's best to
minimize sweet things altogether. Our bodies
weren’t designed for the excessive sugar we
consume today.
In the past, there were no processed foods, no
alcohol—water from a stream or river was the
only drink. When you hunted an animal, you ate
it right away—there were no prehistoric

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