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854. Do artificial sweeteners help—or hurt—efforts to manage weight? Fresh research offers some surprising new answers. References: Effect of sweeteners and sweetness enhancers on weight management and gut microbiota composition in individuals with overweight or obesity: the SWEE ...  Show more

853. A recent study on ultra-processed foods seems to be yet another nail in the coffin for UPFs. But all is not as it seems. References Effect of ultra-processed food consumption on male reproductive and metabolic health Related Episodes: Maybe “hyperpalatabilty” isn’t the probl ...  Show more

There’s a heated debate between being a vegan and being a meat-eater; here’s a simple way to decide which is better for you.

Want to eat less meat, but aren't quite ready to dive into full-blown vegetarianism? The Flexitarian life might just be what you've been looking for. Nutritionist Maya Feller joins Mara to talk about why lowering your meat consumption is important, and how to do it right. Learn m ...  Show more

Despite the rising popularity of vegan or vegetarian lifestyles, many people still love the taste and texture of meat, or simply can’t kick the habit, having eaten meat throughout their lifetimes. That explains why the vegan meat substitute market is thriving. These 100% plant-b ...  Show more

Farming animals for meat has a massive environmental impact, both in terms of land use and carbon emissions. But in order for people to eat less meat, they need to be excited about the alternatives. Around the world, people are coming up with ingenious meat replacements that look ...  Show more