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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Health, Mental Health, Psychology, Social Sciences, Society & Culture

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Literature, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

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Arts, LGBTIQA+ Community, Performing Arts, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

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