David Singerman
Assistant professor of history and American studies at the University of Virginia and author of Unrefined: How Capitalism Reinvented Sugar, providing historical context on the sugar industry.
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Mar 15, 2026 • 30min
Sugar crash
Maya Feller, a Brooklyn dietitian, Kimber Stanhope, a UC Davis metabolism researcher, and David Singerman, a UVA historian of sugar, unpack why sugar is everywhere. They get into sugar’s ties to empire and lobbying. They explore how industry shaped nutrition debates. They also look at fructose, hyperpalatable foods, and why cutting back is more realistic than going cold turkey.
Mar 15, 2026 • 30min
Sugar crash
Maya Feller, a Brooklyn registered dietitian offering practical sugar-cutting tips; Dr. Kimber Stanhope, a UC Davis metabolism researcher explaining sugar biochemistry; David Singerman, a historian on sugar’s role in empire and industry. They trace sugar’s history and political power. They unpack types of sugars and how the body handles fructose. They share realistic strategies for managing cravings and reworking taste.
