# Ep. 26 - Food Myths and Fun Facts

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Podcast: [The Umbra Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-umbra-podcast-6315740)
Published: 2024-06-20T10:05:18+00:00
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## Resource

Join host Jacopo as he dives into the fascinating world of food myths and fun facts with two distinguished guests: Don Spratt, Professor of Biochemistry and Director of STEM Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunities at Clark University, and Visiting Professor at the Umbra Institute, where he teaches Italian Kitchen Chemistry; and Zachary Nowak, PhD in American Studies from Harvard University and Professor of History and Culture of Food at the Umbra Institute. In this episode, Jacopo, Don, and Zachary explore the science and history behind some of the most intriguing questions about food. Does milk do the body good? Is sugar really addictive? They will uncover the truths, debunk the myths, and share interesting anecdotes from both scientific and historical perspectives. Tune in for an engaging and enlightening conversation that will leave you with a new appreciation for the foods you eat every day.

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