Why We Crave Sugar!

So why do we crave sugar? It's a logical question, and something that really makes us delve into the functions of our brains, and ultimately makes us try and understand our human history. In this short Untamed Science Podcast, we walk you through how we end up craving sugar.

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[minahthechampionmusic]

I like how this is quick and straight to d point

[shaiclov]

I like this channel so intertaining and the video is not long and boring

[UntamedScience]

Sugar or simple carbohydrates, are the energy source for the central nervous system and the brain just like you said. So we do need a daily dose of about 100g per day to survive. This is really not a whole lot and for example fruit is one way we can get that pretty easy.

[UntamedScience]

Yeah - there's that! :) This topic could take us many many videos. I suppose Haley was just trying to get to one fundamental sugar concept. Maybe we should do some more basic sugar videos as well. What do you think we should do another video on? (love your cooking videos by the way)

[Robynasmr]

Yes more sugar videos eg about how if we looked further back into our ancestory back where we originated in Africa, before we started migrating out to colder climates :) show how we don't have fat receptors on our tongue and stuff like dietary thermogenesis.
Also all the extra processes and effort you body goes through to turn proteins and fats into glucose. Would be an interesting video. Oh and thanks :)

[Robynasmr]

But don't our cells run on glucose - sugar? So surely the idea is to eat as much sugar eg fruit as possible instead of heaps of fat?

[debbieschepers]

For some reason in my late 50's I started graving sweets. Especially ice cream. Never did before. I wasn't that into sweets. Any idea

[martinio]

High blood sugar is caused by the fact that fat blocks the uptake of sugar from your blood. So high blood sugar is caused by the fats, not the sugar. Just another thing people should know.

[SongwriterTaco]

eat as much fruit and rice as you want, it is good for you and will not make you fat. eating fat, especially saturated fat in animal products, will make you fat.