Why do we prioritize human rights over those of other species? Philosopher Peter Singer dives into what he calls "speciesism," the root of the widely ignored mistreatment of animals around the world, from factory farms to product-testing...

By 2050, it will take 100 billion land animals to provide the world's population with meat, dairy, eggs and leather goods. Maintaining this herd will take a huge, potentially unsustainable toll on the planet. What if there were a...

Many people are looking for ways to reduce their consumption of animal products. And these days, there are a ton of plant-based alternatives to help them do that. But many companies are working on ways to make animal-free animal products...

Pupil outcome: I can write notes about pandas' habitat and diet. Key learning points: - Information can be gathered from a range of different sources. - Credibility of each source must be determined. - Origin of a source must be cited. -...

Pupil outcome: I can explain Christian views on using animals for food, including biblical and ethical perspectives. Key learning points: - Animals are used for food, research, clothing, work and companionship; views depend on their...

Pupil outcome: I can explain Christian views on stewardship and the treatment of animals, including key teachings and differing perspectives. Key learning points: - Genesis 1:28 is mainly seen as supporting stewardship, but sometimes as...

In this segment, we discuss the failure of modern medicine to keep up with changes in scientific thought on lipids such as cholesterol. We also discuss several modes of regulation on cholesterol levels in the body.

Basics of the biosynthesis of DHA and EPA from alpha-linoleic acid. Introduction to omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.<br/>

Lesson on Vitamin B12 Deficiency Causes, including dietary intake issues, medication use, gastrointestinal disease (ex. crohn’s disease, celiac disease), GI infections, pancreatic disease and autoimmune conditions (ex. pernicious...

Iron Absorption 2

Here, we explore the biosynthetic pathway for vitamin C (ascorbic acid) from glucuronic acid. Also, we explore inability of some organisms (e.g., humans) to perform this biosynthesis due to the GULO pseudogene.

At the very end of 2020 the UK officially left the EU's single market and customs union, which potentially could have major ramifications for Northern Ireland & the island of Ireland. So in this video we explain what's changing at the...

These days baristas juggle orders for soy, oat, rice, almond and macadamia milk. There’s even kale and quinoa milk! So, why are so many people switching to plant–based milks? Are they better for you than dairy? And which one’s the best?...

From the archives: American food journalist and author Mark Bittman, shares his views on what constitutes healthy eating. The typical American diet is 10% plant-based calories and 90% calories from meat and processed food. Bittman says...

It explains the ingredients present in common food items and talks about the various sources of food.

Protein is essential for life - we need protein to build muscle tissue, to make enzymes for our metabolic activity, to form the protective layer of our skin, to make DNA… in fact for most processes in our body. There are thought to be...