Jan 28 2025 25 mins 166
Two decades ago, nutritional epidemiologists made a startling finding – that people eating more ice cream were less likely to develop diabetes.
In the years since, various groups have tried to account for this peculiar scientific signal — with limited success.
In multiple studies the link between ice cream and a reduced risk of diabetes persists. Yet nutrition experts globally still aren’t convinced.
But if it’s not true, what’s causing the signal?
Grab a spoon and dig into culture, causation and confounders — and the joy of a tub of ice cream.
Credits:
- Presenter: Dr Emma Beckett
- Producer: Carl Smith
- Senior Producer: James Bullen
- Sound Engineer: Nathan Turnbull
This story was made on the lands of the Gadigal, Jagera and Turrbal peoples.
More information:
Nutrition Science's Most Preposterous Result - The Atlantic.
Here's the scoop on the new thinking about ice cream, yogurt, cheese and health - WBUR.
