All About Food Series
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Carbs Just what is a carbohydrate? We wear carbohydrates, write on carbohydrates, and even live in “a house of carbs?” Learn about blood sugar, insulin, diabetes, and the role of glucose, fructose, sucrose and lactose and much more. What Is A Calorie A calorie is a measurement of energy—of fuel power. Find out how much energy is in a calorie; how we count calories; what calories have to do with gaining weight, and more. Fast Food Survival Guide An educational program that doesn’t completely trash fast food? This video begins by showing that fast food offers some value to modern society. A balanced approach will hold the attention of fast-food eaters much better than the usual warning to “don’t eat this evil stuff because it will make you fat!” Beauty & The Feast: Eating With Your Eyes Why is there so much beauty in food? The program explores a fascinating variety of ways that our eyes help us determine that subtle reaction to color and taste. Food has never looked so good. What Should We Eat? The Vegetarian Debate This video challenges all eaters to make decisions about food. Should people eat lots of meat? Just a little? None at all? Are vegetarians on to something or just a fringe group afraid to eat a creature that looks cute? Is meat
