Today's episode is the first part a "Nutrition 101" mini series. In this episode we discuss carbohydrates and alcohol. In future episodes we will discuss protein, fats, vitamin, minerals, etc. In todays episode you can expect to learn about the basic chemical structure of carbohydrates (including sugars, starches, and fiber), non-nutritive sweeteners, different levels of carbohydrate intake, the benefits of fiber, and why alcohol damages the human body.

2:33 What is a carbohydrate?

8:38 Saccharides: The basic units of carbohydrate molecules

14:26 Alpha and beta bonds

17:25 1-4 and 1-6 bonds

21:45 Types of dietary fiber

25:43 Non-nutritive sweeteners

37:24 Are artificial sweeteners safe?

49:15 Levels of carbohydrate intake

55:21 Benefits of eating dietary fiber

1:01:00 Why can Cheerios lower cholesterol?

1:05:55 Excessive carbohydrate consumption

1:11:16 Carbohydrate intake for athletes

1:17:10 Dietary vs. other types of alcohol

1:19:05 Why is alcohol "poisonous" to the body?

1:29:03 Myths about why alcohol might be good for you

1:33:06 If carbs are the most efficient fuel source, why does our body metabolize alcohol first?

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