Thanks to processed food, most of us get too much sugar. Here's how to spot added sugar on food labels.

XLD agar (Xylose Lysine Deoxycholate agar) is a selective and differential medium used primarily for isolating and differentiating Salmonella and Shigella species. It differentiates organisms based on xylose fermentation, lysine...

When 2 monosaccharides come together and form a glycosidic bond, they become a disaccharide. In this video, we will be looking at the structure and examples of disaccharides we find in nature.

Plants, unlike most living things, produce their own food through a process called photosynthesis. Photosynthesis means 'making using light'. Plants use the energy from the sunlight to make food. The food matter comes from carbon dioxide...

Our modern diet is rife with specific dietary deficiencies. This explores just 5 discrepancies between our diet, and that of our primal ancestors. Fig Leaf Rag Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By...

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How does a tall tree draw water from its roots to its leaves? And how does food made in leaves reach the rest of a plant? Discover how plants transport resources via the xylem and phloem. Biology - Plants - Learning Points. Transpiration...

Throughout the year, some leaves change colour from green, to yellow, to red. Discover the role chlorophyll, carotene and anthocynanin pigments play in making this happen. Chemistry - Reactions - Learning Points. Leaf colour depends on...

We examine the number of microorganisms in different types of milk using resazurin indicator. Samples of pasteurised milk, UHT milk and powdered milk are left in the open for three days before resazurin indicator is added and the samples...

Discover the chemical process which produces some of our most common foodstuffs, from bread to yoghurt, to wine and vinegar. Chemistry - Chemical Industries - Learning Points. Fermentation is the process of converting sugar and other...

The sloth and the cheetah have different energy needs. This is reflected in their diet.
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Explore the complexities of sugar in our diets, from the natural sugars in fruits and vegetables to the added sugars in processed foods. Learn about the impact of sugar on our body, why we crave it, and how different types of sugar...

This video explores the significant gap in nutrition education among medical professionals, highlighting the focus on new technologies and research over dietary interventions in medical training. It details the pressures and...

This video colorfully illustrates how the energy in the food animals consume was once energy from the sun. Easy-to-understand examples help students create their own models to illustrate this concept. The video correlates to the Next...

In this video, Let’s Look at a Real Placenta

Learn how plants transport sugars via the phloem (translocation) and water via the xylem (transpiration) between the roots and leaves. We also cover the factors that affect the rate of transpiration: light intensity, temperature,...

Everything you need to know about the food tests GCSE practical. We cover the:<br/>
- Ben<br/>edicts <br/>Test- Iodine<br/> Test
- Biuret Test
- Sudan III Test
- Emulsion test (edexcel only)

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You’ve probably heard of the Maillard reaction, but here's how it actually works (AND how to hack it).

This video is answering the question of what is natural sugar.

This video is answering the question of are sugars carbohydrates.

Sugar withdrawal is like opioid withdrawal. Sugar withdrawal is real. Sugar withdrawal symptoms include headaches, muscle cramps, bloating, but the mental effect can include feeling depressed or anxious. Excessive sugar...

Coach Socrates shows Miss Palomine how to make a healthy fruit and dairy snack.

Food Detective Berry Blue compares two breakfast cereals by comparing their labels. The Food Detective explains which are healthy ingredients and which are not. She then asks the student to choose the healthier breakfast cereal.