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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jan. 5, 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.
Dec. 30, 2021 • ~6 min
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