Is Sugar Actually Good For You? | The Nutrition Coach Emma Sgourakis | Ep. 69
Is Sugar Actually Good For You? | The Nutrition Coach Emma Sgourakis | Ep. 69  
Podcast: All Things Possible With Bethany Hamilton
Published On: Tue Jul 21 2026
Description: This week I sat down with Emma Sgourakis — known as The Nutrition Coach — right here on Kauai, and we got into something I don't think gets talked about enough: how fear, not food, might be the real thing making us sick. About Emma: Emma is a certified clinical nutritionist based in Sydney with over 20 years in practice, working with everyone from busy moms to professional athletes. She's the only Australian nutritionist officially affiliated with the Peat Nutrition Consultants network, building on the research of the late Dr. Ray Peat, PhD. Her writing has been featured in Australian Elle, Vogue, and Marie Claire, among others. In this conversation, Emma shares her own journey through nearly every diet trend imaginable before landing on something simpler — trusting the body instead of fighting it. We talk about why chronic under-eating quietly wrecks your metabolism, why fruit was never the enemy, why "sugar" isn't one thing (cane sugar, fruit sugar, and fake sweeteners like stevia all send your body very different messages), and why slowing down and actually enjoying your food matters more than we think. Connect with Emma Emma's Instagram: @thenutritioncoach Emma's website: thenutritioncoach.com.au "defending fruit … and other NONcomplex carbs" Resources & Links Active Skin Repair Use code BETHANY20 for 20% off your order. Sharkbanz: https://www.sharkbanz.com Connect with All Things Possible Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SurferBethanyHamilton Instagram: @bethanyhamilton TikTok: @bethanyhamiltonofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBethanyHamilton Website: https://bethanyhamilton.com “Want to come surf with me and join a life changing experience? Click here