Kimber Stanhope

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.

Kimber Stanhope, a UC Davis researcher who runs controlled human studies on dietary sugar, talks about how sugars are studied and compared. She explains differences between liquid and solid sugars, why HFCS and sucrose behave similarly, trial design challenges, and practical ways to cut population sugar exposure. Highlights include surprising details about sodas, fruit juice, and non-sugar sweeteners.

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.