Curated Video
Nutritional value
A measure of the nutritional content of food, including the vitamins, minerals and other essential nutrients needed for a healthy diet. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images...
Science Buddies
Is plant-based milk as protein-packed as dairy milk?
This chemistry science project compares the protein content of plant-based milk to dairy milk.
Curated Video
Eggs Unshelled: Nutritional Powerhouses Explained
Dive into the fascinating world of eggs with Mac Lesggy as he explores how a single cell transforms into a culinary staple. Discover the structural and nutritional composition of eggs, their benefits as a meat alternative, and the myths...
Curated Video
Debunking Myths About Budget Foods and Healthy Eating
Explore the truth about budget foods and their nutritional impact. Learn from butcher Hugo Desnoyer about beef varieties and pricing, and how you can save money without compromising on health. This guide helps you navigate economical...
Veritasium
Is Our Food Becoming Less Nutritious?
Is today's food less nutritious? Veritasium explores the research and the reasons some scientists now consider food nutrient-deficient. The video also considers possible causes and whether the human population should be concerned.
American Chemical Society
Why Are Avocados So Awesome?
Is it just coincidence that avocados and awesome both begin with the letter A? Introduce young nutritionists to a super food with some super powers using a video from the Reactions playlist. Scientists from the American Chemical Society...
American Chemical Society
Sugar vs. High Fructose Corn Syrup - What's the Difference?
Sometimes learning can be pretty sweet! Get your class involved in the sugar-versus-high-fructose-corn-syrup debate with a video from a playlist on chemical reactions. Viewers see the similarities and differences between the two...
TED-Ed
How The Food You Eat Affects Your Gut
Some foods we eat are not meant to be broken down by our digestive systems, but instead by our gut. But how can we control what our gut breaks down? The answer is simple: our diet.
SciShow
High-Fructose Corn Syrup: The "Dark Lord" of Nutrition
High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) can be found in many of the things people consume—yogurts, baked goods, canned goods, condiments, and beverages. An enlightening video explores high fructose corn syrup and its bad reputation. The narrator...