This video tackles the fad that never dies—low-carbohydrate diets. There's a lot of science that goes with the keto diet and cutting out carbs. Low-carb diets were a thing in the late 1990s and they are still a thing now. But why does this fad have staying power? Is it because the touted benefits are real, or is that greasy, low-carb burger fried in snake oil?
Do Ketogenic Diets Really Work?
You may have seen them in late-night commercials or at your local pharmacy: little pills that claim to cure your cold, help you wake up, or maybe help you lose weight. Vitamin and mineral supplements are everywhere, generating billions of dollars in revenue each year in the U.S. alone. But do they really work?
Do Vitamin Supplements Really Work?
A bar of chocolate contains hundreds of compounds, many with beneficial properties. This video explores a list of five chemical facts about why chocolate, in moderation, may be good for you. [Credit: Reactions/American Chemical Society (www.youtube.com/acsreactions)]
Five Sweet Facts About the Chemistry of Chocolate
We all want to be healthy, but some food myths can actually get in the way of good nutritional decisions. Some people say that eating frozen vegetables means losing some nutritional value. But are those people right? [Credit: Reactions/American Chemical Society (www.youtube.com/acsreactions)]
Food Myths #2: Are Frozen Veggies Less Healthy?
Vegetables are full of essential vitamins and minerals, but how should you eat them to get the most nutritious value? Raw? Sauteed? Frozen? The answer is, it depends. Let this video help you navigate the ins and outs of cooking vegetables.
How Does Cooking Affect Nutrients in Vegetables?
For people striving to build muscle, protein is essential. While this fact is obvious to many athletes and gym-goers, the biological and chemical processes between drinking a protein shake and getting "swole" may not be so clear. This video covers the chemistry of muscle-building with protein.
How Does Protein Build Muscle?
This video explains the science behind calories and nutrition facts labels. Find out how scientists first determined the calorie content of food in the 1800s, and how fat, protein, and carbohydrate levels on nutrition facts labels are found today. [Credit: Reactions/American Chemical Society (www.youtube.com/acsreactions)]
The Science Behind Calories and Nutrition Facts Labels
It seems like it's in just about every product on store shelves: high fructose corn syrup. What is it, and how is it different from table sugar? This video answers these sweet questions. [Credit: Reactions/American Chemical Society (www.youtube.com/acsreactions)]
Sugar Versus High Fructose Corn Syrup—What's the Difference?
This video investigates some sushi chemistry. Take a deep dive into the science of rice, fish, and seaweed.
Sushi's Sublime Secrets
It's the most important meal of the day… or is it? Breakfast has been the topic of much debate. For years, people were told to eat a complete breakfast. But what does that mean? Should a complete breakfast include eggs, or should you avoid eggs altogether? This video answers these important questions.
What is a Complete Breakfast?