Also known as D-psicose, allulose is a low-calorie sweetener present in only a few foods, such as wheat, figs and raisins. Unlike other sweeteners, allulose is 70% as sweet as sucrose and, functionally, has 95% fewer calories than sucrose (“…at least 90% is excreted by the kidneys without being metabolized”). Hence, in 2019, the FDA allowed allulose to be removed from sugars counts on Nutrition and Supplement Facts labels. Dr Peter Attia concludes: “I favo[u]r allulose for the mouthfeel, safety profile, and of course its impact on blood glucose”. Read full article here
Technology
The First Solar-Powered Car Comes at a Hot Price
The Lightyear O is a revolutionary electric car powered by the sun. Developed by a Dutch startup, the four-door sedan has over 50 square feet of solar panels on its roof and hood, generating up to 43 miles of energy a day. With production now underway in Finland, the car does come with a hefty price tag at $262,000, but the company hopes to introduce a more affordable version, the Lightyear 2, by 2025. Read full article here
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January 27, 2023
