JOY Drive

8 May 2025

Dr Evangeline Mantzioris: Sugar, Sweeteners and the Truth About “Healthy” Sweet Choices

Consumer Affairs, Diet and Nutrition, Health, Science & Medicine

Not all sugars are created equal, and not all sweeteners are the guilt-free fix they claim to be. Dr Evangeline Mantzioris, nutrition expert from the University of South Australia, joins JOY Drive to unpack the science behind sugar, honey and artificial sweeteners. We discuss hidden sugars, honey myths, sweetener controversies and whether “natural” means healthier. Plus, why does fruit get an unfair bad rap, and what does the World Health Organisation say about your daily dose of sweetness?

Guest: Dr Evangeline Mantzioris, Program Director of Nutrition and Food Sciences and Accredited Practising Dietitian, University of South Australia

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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5 Feb 2026

Jesse Matheson: Mardi Gras Cancels its After Party

LGBTIQA+ Community, Personal Safety, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

The cancellation of the official Mardi Gras after-party has raised big questions for festival-goers and the broader community. Jesse Matheson ...

5 Feb 2026

Professor Emerita Thea van de Mortel: Why We Get Sick as Soon as the Holiday Starts

Health, Natural Sciences, Places & Travel, Science & Medicine

Many people push through stress and deadlines, only to feel unwell the moment they finally stop. Thea van de Mortel ...

5 Feb 2026

Associate Professor Vincent Ho: Ultra-processed Foods Increasing Bowel Cancer Rates In Under 50s

Diet and Nutrition, Health, Science & Medicine

Rates of bowel cancer are rising in people under 50, and researchers are increasingly linking this shift to ultra-processed foods. ...