Two glasses of wine might add more sugar to your diet than eating a doughnut

Alcoholic drinks have high levels of sugar that could be driving up people’s weight.

James Brown, Associate Professor in Biology and Biomedical Science, Aston University • conversation
Feb. 18, 2022 ~6 min

Wine: why it might add more sugar to your diet than eating a doughnut

Alcoholic drinks have high levels of sugar that could be driving up people’s weight.

James Brown, Associate Professor in Biology and Biomedical Science, Aston University • conversation
Feb. 18, 2022 ~6 min


Sugar detox? Cutting carbs? A doctor explains why you should keep fruit on the menu

Sugar gets a bad rap, but exactly which sugar is meant? Nutrient-dense sweet ripe fruits are a far cry from refined table sugar – and their differences can have big health implications.

Jennifer Rooke, Assistant Professor of Community Health & Preventive Medicine, Morehouse School of Medicine • conversation
Jan. 14, 2022 ~8 min

The COVID-19 pandemic has inspired new health habits for these 4 scholars – here's what they put into practice and why

The new year is a perfect time to adopt new health habits and routines. These four scholars reflect on the ways that they overcame the pandemic blues to get fit.

L. Alison Phillips, Associate Professor of Psychology, Iowa State University • conversation
Jan. 12, 2022 ~10 min

How much candy do Americans eat in a whole year?

A healthy diet can include some candy. But if you eat too much, it can interfere with your appetite for the stuff your body actually needs.

Rahel Mathews, Assistant Professor of Nutrition, Mississippi State University • conversation
Jan. 10, 2022 ~6 min

Why kids shouldn't eat added sugar before they turn 2, according to a nutritional epidemiologist

Children who are fed diets high in added sugars are more likely than children with lower sugar intakes to have a number of negative health consequences as they develop.

Lisa Bodnar, Professor of Epidemiology, University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences • conversation
Jan. 7, 2022 ~7 min

Why kids shouldn't eat added sugar before they turn two, according to a nutritional epidemiologist

Children who are fed diets high in added sugars are more likely than children with lower sugar intakes to have a number of negative health consequences as they develop.

Lisa Bodnar, Professor of Epidemiology, University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences • conversation
Jan. 7, 2022 ~7 min

What's the difference between sugar, other natural sweeteners and artificial sweeteners? A food chemist explains sweet science

Just because something is sweet doesn’t necessarily mean it is sugary. There are a number of molecules that taste sweet. To understand how and why takes a little bit of chemistry.

Kristine Nolin, Associate Professor of Chemistry, University of Richmond • conversation
Jan. 5, 2022 ~8 min


Eating human food messes up black bears’ gut microbiome

Eating a lot of processed foods isn't just bad for people. Black bears who eat our junk food have less diversity in their gut microbiome.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
Jan. 4, 2022 ~8 min

Polar bears eating reindeer: normal behaviour or result of climate change?

Polar bears are being forced to adapt their feeding habits due to climate change – so reports of summer scavenging, foraging and terrestrial hunting are unsurprising.

Henry Anderson-Elliott, PhD, University of Cambridge • conversation
Dec. 30, 2021 ~6 min

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