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The Bittersweet Truth About Chocolate: From Bean to Bunk
Chocolate, the ultimate comfort food. We’ve all been there: devouring a whole bar in one sitting, hiding the evidence from our significant others, then pretending we’re surprised when those extra pounds magically appear. But have you ever stopped to think … Continue reading
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Tagged chemistry, chocolate, chocolate wars, cocoa, dark chocolate, milk chocolate, nutrition, white chocolate
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A Light in the Forest
A girl with a doll, named Jubilee, Dreamed of the jungle, wild and free, To Africa’s shore, her spirit took wing, With no fancy credentials, but wonder to bring. She walked into Gombe, where shadows descend, A novice observer, a … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, Science
Tagged chimpanzees, conservation, environmental activism, Jane Goodall, nature, primatology, tribute, women in science
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The Sirens of the Drive-Thru: America’s Fast Food Odyssey
Back in ancient Greece, sailors were said to be lured off course by the Sirens’ song, an enchanting melody so irresistible that men would throw themselves into the sea just to get closer. Fast forward to modern-day America. Our sirens … Continue reading
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Tagged American culture, diabetes prevention, diet, fast food, health, healthy eating, heart health, Morgan Spurlock, mythology, nutrition, obesity, Super Size Me
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Unpacking the Sweet Truth: Are Artificial Sweeteners Really Safe?
I wrote a couple of days ago about the hype of replacing high-fructose corn syrup with cane sugar and what it really means to our bodies. A natural extension of that article is considering the use of artificial sweeteners. The … Continue reading
Sweet Deception? Unpacking Coca-Cola’s Switch from HFCS to Cane Sugar
There’s been a noticeable buzz in the media recently about Coca-Cola’s decision to sweeten some of its drinks with cane sugar instead of high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS). For many health-conscious consumers, this move feels like a positive step, a return … Continue reading
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Tagged cane sugar, Coca-Cola, Coke, diet, empty calories, fructose, glucose, health, HFCS, high fructose corn syrup, hype, nutrition, obesity, soft drink, sucrose
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Low Moon, Big Drama
Every June the full moon rises over fields and forests and the world collectively swoons over the “Strawberry Moon”, a name that dates back to Algonquin tribes, who marked the ripening of wild strawberries with this particular lunar cycle. Normally, … Continue reading
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Tagged astronomy, full moon, Major Lunar Standstill, Moon, Strawberry Moon
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The Dire Wolf’s Return
If you’ve watched Game of Thrones, you probably picture dire wolves as majestic, massive canine companions with a supernatural sense of loyalty. As much as this version of the dire wolf is compelling, real dire wolves (Aenocyon dirus) don’t quite … Continue reading