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Shun Foreman: The Dark History Behind Sugar No One Talks About
Shun Foreman: The Dark History Behind Sugar No One Talks About
Most people think sugar is just a health issue—but the truth goes much deeper. In this episode, we uncover the dark history behind sugar no one talks about—a story that goes beyond cravings and calories and into slavery, sugar plantations, and systems like convict leasing that continued forced labor long after emancipation. Registered nurse Shun Foreman shares how her journey started with understanding sugar’s impact on the body—diabetes, metabolic disease, and chronic illness—and led her to ...