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How Junk Food Hacks Your Brain
Scientists think that evolution may not have prepared our brains for donuts, and an international research team has found out that some of earth’s oldest, largest trees are suddenly on the decline.
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Do Negative-Calorie Foods Exist?
We've all heard the rumor that certain foods provides less calories than it takes to digest. Is this true? Check out this SciShow Quick Question to find out!
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Is Burnt Toast Really Bad for You
You may have seen posts online warning you about the dangers of eating burnt toast, but how much will that actually affect your health?
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Is Sugar Alcohol as Awesome as It Sounds?
Sugar alcohol sounds like a fun adult dessert, but what is it really?
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How to Cure a Hangover (Maybe)
Besides abstaining from alcohol altogether, most of the medical advice for avoiding hangovers is to use common sense before you start drinking. But what about all those “cures” people seem to tout?
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When Food Goes Bad | Compilation
Food can't stay fresh forever. From moldy bread to brown apples, here's the science behind what happens when food goes bad.
MinuteEarth
The Cheapest Way To Save A Life
The most cost-effective way to save a human life right now is to help give Vitamin A drops to certain groups of people, thanks to the health effects of the drops and the ease of their distribution.
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Why Is Freezer Burn Ruining My Food?
Freezer burn, what's your deal? Why are you ruining our dinner plans?
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Why Does Spicy Food Burn When You Poop?
Sometimes your body won't let you forget that spicy burrito you had yesterday!
MinuteEarth
Why Does Wine Make Your Mouth Feel Dry?
Astringent plant chemicals called tannins bind proteins on mucous membrane and skin, generating a prickly, puckery mouthfeel from foods and letting us “tan” skins into leather. ___________________________________________ If you want to...
TED Talks
Dean Ornish: The killer American diet that's sweeping the planet
Forget the latest disease in the news: Cardiovascular disease kills more people than everything else combined -- and it’s mostly preventable. Dr. Dean Ornish explains how changing our eating habits can save lives.
SciShow
Why Does Garlic Ruin Dates?
So you went to a nice Italian restaurant for your dinner date and now your entire body reeks of garlic. What is this treachery?
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The Science of Why Bacon and Eggs Are the Perfect Match
Bacon and eggs aren’t a classic flavor combo for no reason, and the science behind why they taste so good together could help us make healthier foods more appealing to our palates.
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Can a Burger Really Give You Nightmares? | SciShow News
Halloween is right around the corner and Burger King is celebrating this spooky time with the “nightmare-inducing” burger. But will it really give you nightmares?
TED Talks
TED: Can we eat to starve cancer? | William Li
(NOTE: This talk was given in 2010, and this field of science has developed quickly since then. Enjoy it as a piece of science history but not as the last word on this topic. Read "Criticisms & updates" below for more details.) William...
TED Talks
TED: Got millet? How marketing could improve the lives of African farmers | Zoë Karl-Waithaka
From "got milk?" to "avocados from Mexico," marketing influences what you eat more than you may realize. But despite the known power of food marketing, farmers in Africa are more likely to receive funding for seed and fertilizer than...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What's the big deal with gluten? - William D. Chey
If you've been to a restaurant in the last few years, you've likely seen the words gluten-free written somewhere on the menu. But what exactly is gluten, and why can't some people process it? And why does it only seem to be a problem...
SciShow Kids
Why Does Spicy Food Taste Hot?
You might know that spicy food can make your mouth feel like it's on fire, but how does it do that?
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3 Surprising Ways Your Intestines Affect You
Your digestive system impacts the rest of your body in all sorts of unexpected ways, from keeping your heart healthy to literally making you feel happier.
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What Does "Organic" Mean, and Should You Buy Organic Foods?
There’s a lot of confusion over what organic means, and food with that label might not be as healthy or environmentally friendly as you think.
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Why Can't I Put Metal in the Microwave?
We know we're not supposed to put metal in the microwave, but why? We don't microwave silverware but what about Hot Pocket wrappers? They have metal on the inside. How does that work? Let Michael Aranda explain.
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We Were So Wrong about Allergies
Food allergies aren’t exactly rare, but previous attempts to prevent them may have actually made them more common than they would have been otherwise.
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Is Cheese Really as Addictive as Cocaine?
Every so often, a headline pops up comparing cheese to cocaine. The reality of the situation is far more complex—and a lot less dire—than these articles might suggest.
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Can Pickles and Bananas Really Help Athletes?
Some athletes swear by pickle juice and bananas, but how do they help? Quick Questions explains!