TED-Ed
TED-ED: What is a calorie? - Emma Bryce
We hear about calories all the time: How many calories are in this cookie? How many are burned by doing 100 jumping jacks, or long-distance running, or fidgeting? But what is a calorie, really? And how many of them do we actually need?...
SciShow
Pickles, Probiotics, and Why Rotten Food Is Good For You
Probiotics eat our food for us and help us digest. Gross? Or amazing?? Hank explains why we need bacteria and how cool it is.
Crash Course
Metabolism & Nutrition, part 1: Crash Course A&P
Metabolism is a complex process that has a lot more going on than personal trainers and commercials might have you believe. Today we are exploring some of its key parts, including vital nutrients -- such as water, vitamins, minerals,...
Crash Course
Life and Longevity: Crash Course History of Science
It's time to have a look at the future of human life and how technology could possibly extend longevity. But, within that tech, are questions of ethics that are not always at the top of mind when the tech is being developed. In this...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: How the food you eat affects your gut - Shilpa Ravella
The bacteria in our guts can break down food the body can't digest, produce important nutrients, regulate the immune system, and protect against harmful germs. And while we can't control all the factors that go into maintaining a healthy...
SciShow
Meet Your Microbiome
What you don't know about your microbiome may kill you!!! ...or just give you diarrhea.
TED Talks
TED: Why aren't there more Native American restaurants? | Sean Sherman
When you think of North American cuisine, do Indigenous foods come to mind? Chef Sean Sherman serves up an essential history lesson that explains the absence of Native American culinary traditions across the continent, highlighting why...
TED Talks
Ellen Gustafson: Obesity + hunger = 1 global food issue
Co-creator of the philanthropic FEED bags, Ellen Gustafson says hunger and obesity are two sides of the same coin. In her talk, she launches The 30 Project -- a way to change how we farm and eat in the next 30 years, and solve the global...
Curated Video
Germany Food and Eating Habits
New ReviewAs with many aspects of German culture and society, popular perceptions about German food tend to be off the mark. While Germans still love their potatoes, meat, and sausage, eating habits have changed enormously over the years. Many...
Curated Video
What are the Fish Wars and Why Do They Matter?: Ep 9 of Crash Course Native American History
New ReviewWhat does food sovereignty mean—and why does it matter? In this episode of Crash Course Native American History, we’ll explore how Native peoples’ deep ties to their traditional foods splintered under colonization, and why many Native...
Curated Video
Saturated fat is not the big problem
Instead of focusing just on saturated fat in the diet, the emphasis should be on eating 'real food,' getting regular exercise and lowering stress, U.K. cardiologists argue
Curated Video
Foods That Can Interfere With Medications
We usually think of grapefruit as a food that's good for us. And generally, it is. But before cutting into one, you should check the label on any medications you're taking. That's because grapefruit-and other foods-may interfere with...
Curated Video
Is Microwaving Plastic Containers Safe?
"I don't use plastic wrap in the microwave because i worry about the petroleum that they use in the manufacturing and because of the fumes that could get into the food." Many people are concerned and confused about using plastic...
Curated Video
Should You Adopt a Gluten-Free Diet?
"My cousin told me how she had gone gluten free and it really helped her, so I decided I would try it and it really made a difference in my life." If you pay attention to food labels, you've probably noticed the words "gluten free"...
Curated Video
Everwell Weight Loss Challenge
1) When trying to drop pounds, what is the most important thing to watch? A. Calories B. Carbohydrates C. Fat 2) Of course, if you're counting calories you need to know which foods pack the greatest caloric punch. See if you can guess-...
Curated Video
How to Freeze Food Properly
Howcast - Don’t toss foods into the freezer willy-nilly and hope for the best! Storing them correctly preserves taste and texture.
Curated Video
How to Get Your Partner to Lose Weight
Howcast - Nagging, pleading, and badgering won’t help your partner lose weight. But these subtle strategies may do the trick.
Curated Video
How to Squeeze into a Dress before a Big Event
Howcast - Whether you’re an Oscar nominee or a new mom with an upcoming high school reunion, these tricks will get you into that va-va-voom dress without splitting the seams.
Curated Video
How to Increase Your IQ Up to 14 Points
Howcast - Anyone can boost their IQ—by as much as 14 points, research shows—just by following a few rules.
Curated Video
How to Keep Food from Spoiling on a Camping Trip
Howcast - When camping, the risk of food spoilage can be minimized if you keep these tips in mind.