Documentary HackSugar, ExplainedBy Ezra Klein , Joe Posner , Claire Gordon, Tanya Lukyanova
In a Nutshell
This episode of the Netflix docuseries outlines why attempts to replace sugar haven't been successful and why we must change our approach to this sweet substance.
Favorite Quote
Think of our ancestors: they were hunters and gatherers, and for them, sugar was one of the fastest sources of energy. So they evolved to crave sugar and when they found it, to eat it.
Dr. Darria Long, SugarFix creator
Introduction
For most of human existence, sugar has been essential for survival — a natural source of energy found in fruits, vegetables, and more.
During the past 200 years, the way that humans used sugar completely changed.
Explained is a Netflix docuseries from Vox Media that illuminates both the fascinating and mundane aspects of our modern world.
Produced by Ezra Klein, Joe Posner, Claire Gordon, and Tanya Lukyanova, Sugar dives into the history of the world's most popular sweeteners, while breaking down the myths around them.
Despite the confusing mixed messages over the years, sugar may not be the enemy we think it is.
Here are the 3 key insights from this Hack
- 1.Sugar consumption has skyrocketed in the past 200 years and our bodies can’t keep up
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