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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7 Nov 2025

Associate Professor Theresa Larkin: Sneezes, Itches and Allergies Explained

Diet and Nutrition, Environment, Health

Spring in Australia means pollen, sneezes and endless antihistamines, but what’s really happening inside our immune system when allergies hit? Associate ...

7 Nov 2025

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: The Internet’s Mayor and the Politics of Virality

News & Politics, Politics, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

New York Assembly member Zohran Mamdani has been dubbed “the Internet’s Mayor”. His joyful, viral campaign is turning local politics ...

7 Nov 2025

David Martin Harris: Celebrating Queer Storytelling at the Melbourne Awards

LGBTIQA+ Community, Personal Journals, Society & Culture

The Melbourne Queer Film Festival has been named a finalist in this year’s Melbourne Awards, recognising its role as a ...