SciShow
The Truth About the Keto Diet: Does Science Support It?
Keto was all the rage... until it wasn't. If you haven't heard of keto, welcome to the diet that promotes the consumption of ground beef, olive oil and lots of cheese... sounds like a dream, right? Maybe not. Join Michael Aranda for a...
Be Smart
Should You Eat Everyday?
An intermittent fasting diet is one of the hippest new nutrition and fitness philosophies, based around the idea that going hungry can be good for your health. Some think it's a weight loss secret that calls upon our ancient evolutionary...
SciShow
Should You Really 'Feed a Cold, Starve a Fever'?
Old adages can be pretty hit or miss—especially when it comes to medical advice—but it turns out there may actually be some truth to the saying, "feed a cold, starve a fever."
SciShow
How the Keto Diet Went from Arctic Staple to Bro-Science
The keto diet is a high fat, low carb diet that proponents say is not just great for losing weight, but is good for your brain health, too. Does the science behind the diet back those claims up? We delve into the origin of the keto diet...
Curated Video
Polysaccharides: the large carbohydrates you want to meet
Polysaccharides are large carbohydrates that have different structures and functions in humans and other living organisms. Starch, cellulose and glycogen are the 3 main types of polysaccharides we usually talk about when we learn about...
Curated Video
Exploring Fasting: Health Benefits and Risks
Unveil the complexities of fasting, from integral multi-day fasts to the less demanding sequential fasting. Experts dissect the impacts on the body, from rapid weight loss and muscle degradation to potential benefits like reduced cancer...
Healthcare Triage
Does Intermittent Fasting Increase Heart Attack Risk 91%?
Sigh. Nutrition research is often bad, and how we talk about it is even worse. If you believe the hype from the past several years, intermittent fasting doesn’t only help you lose weight, it may go so far as to prolong your life. So what...
Curated Video
Why Diets Fail
Keto? Intermittent Fasting? And what about plant-based diets? Alok and Sheena explain the science behind the most popular diets, explain what they have in common and explain why for most people - they don't really work. Happily, health...
Curated Video
Julius Caesar 2.1 Digression: Lunar Calendars, Hanukkah, Ramadan
This video explains the lunar calendar systems used by Jewish and Islamic traditions, focusing particularly on the calculation of Hanukkah and Ramadan. The video highlights the challenges faced by followers of each faith due to these...
Science ABC
If We Go To Sleep Hungry, Why Do We Wake Up Feeling Less Hungry?
When you wake up, you generally feel less hungry because the liver has maintained the blood glucose levels in your blood during your nap. Furthermore, there’s practically no physical activity during sleep, so your energy expenditure is...
Curated Video
The Antidepressant Effects of Intermittent Fasting – How and Why it Works
Intermittent fasting is an eating schedule that has been shown to have powerful antidepressant effects. It's also a great way to lose weight and increase energy levels. In this video I break down how intermittent fasting works and why it...
Curated Video
I WONDER - When Did Ramadan Start?
This video is answering the question of when did Ramadan start.
Curated Video
I WONDER - Does Everyone Fast During Ramadan?
This video is answering the question of does everyone fast during Ramadan.
Neuro Transmissions
The fad diet that cures epilepsy
This may surprise you, but the ketogenic diet was not originally intended to trim your waist or help you get shredded. Rather, the keto diet was created over a hundred years ago as a way to treat...epilepsy. That's right, this fad diet...
Curated Video
Significance and Uses of Buckwheat Around the World
This video explores the cultural significance of buckwheat in both Asian and Western countries. It highlights how buckwheat is used in traditional dishes and festivals in Asia, such as being a key ingredient in soba noodles in Japan. In...
Curated Video
Healthy Fruits and Fasting
This video discusses the importance of incorporating fruits into our regular diet for optimal health. It highlights the various benefits of fruits, including reducing the risk of chronic diseases, aiding in digestion, and promoting...
Step Back History
Ramadan Explained
We recently saw the beginning of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Today, I'm going to give you a simple idea of what Ramadan is about, and what Muslims do to celebrate it.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Should I Try Intermittent Fasting?
If you’re trying to lose weight, you've probably heard of the 5:2 diet. But what about the 16/8 diet or alternate day fasting? The warrior diet?
Learning Mole
Carnival
This animated video class is all about the festival of Carnival.Students will love this engaging and interactive video as they learn about events around the world.
Curated Video
Teff: Ethiopia's Most Important Crop and Cultural Staple
This video provides a fascinating insight into the importance of teff, Ethiopia's most important crop, in Ethiopian traditions and customs. The video also highlights how the popularity of injera has spread beyond Ethiopia, leading to an...