@drmarkhyman: Limiting starch and sugar could be the most powerful food choice you make to improve your health and increase your longevity. Why? Sugar activates many mechanisms of disease and death, including inflammation. It fuels cancer and heart disease, drives hormonal changes, slows metabolism, and literally shuts down the body’s ability to burn fat. On top of all that, sugar is highly addictive: the more we eat, the more we want. In today’s episode, we’ll dive into the science behind what ages us, the latest research breakthroughs in eating and aging, and uncover how our diet and lifestyle impact our bodies at the genetic level, influencing DNA expression and potentially switching off our aging genes. Find the full episode on your favorite podcast app.