We've all been there – the heart-wrenching moment when your favorite snack takes a nosedive onto the floor. But wait up; science says you've got about a five-second grace period to scoop it up and declare it safe to munch, right? The whole "5-second rule" might not be legit science, but if it's a clean surface, and you're feeling brave, why not give it a go? Just remember, no amount of fast thinking can save a snack from a sticky floor or a pet-hair party, so trust your instincts and rock on with your impromptu floor feast.
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00:00 Wow, it's lunchtime!
00:02 You choose a delicious-looking piece of chicken, but oh no, it ends up on the floor instead
00:07 of your mouth!
00:08 You quickly pick it up and eat it anyway!
00:11 Because there is the 5-second rule, you know.
00:13 The bad bacteria simply won't have enough time to hop on your food off the floor if
00:18 you're fat enough.
00:19 But is it real, or is it just an urban legend?
00:23 Some folks like to credit the famous Genghis Khan, the founder and ruler of the Mongol
00:28 Empire, for the whole thing.
00:30 According to the tale, if food fell on the floor at banquets, it was fair game as long
00:35 as Khan said so.
00:37 His food was supposedly so special that it was good for anyone, no matter where it landed.
00:42 Back in the day, people didn't know much about those pesky microorganisms and how they
00:47 could make a sit, so eating dropped food wasn't really considered taboo.
00:52 They figured if they wiped off the visible dirt, it was good to go, and that's how
00:56 the Khan rule came to be.
00:58 Hey, maybe they just had outstanding immune systems!
01:02 Meanwhile, let's fast-forward to the queen of culinary TV herself, Julia Child.
01:08 As she whipped up mouth-watering meals on her show, The French Chef, some viewers claimed
01:13 they saw her drop lamb, chicken, or even a turkey on the floor.
01:18 But in reality, it was a potato pancake that landed on the stove top, not the floor.
01:23 In the spirit of having some fun in the kitchen, Julia famously said, "But you can always
01:28 pick it up, and if you are alone in the kitchen, who is going to see?"
01:33 And just like that, the misremembered story became part of popular culture.
01:38 In real life, when your food hits the floor, it's like a bacteria magnet.
01:43 That chicken piece is bound to pick up some unwanted microbial hitchhikers.
01:47 You just can't give your fallen lunch a quick sanitizing session like you would with
01:52 your hands.
01:53 As for the 5-second rule, it's not all so simple.
01:57 Some foods may have a better chance of survival after taking a tumble.
02:01 Researchers from Rutgers University discovered that moisture, surface type, and contact time
02:07 all play a role in the degree of cross-contamination.
02:11 Foods with high moisture levels, like juicy watermelon, are the biggest culprits for contamination.
02:17 That means they attract more bacteria than any other food tested.
02:21 But not all environments and surfaces are created equal.
02:24 Carpet had a low transfer rate in the experiment.
02:27 Stainless steel and wood had higher transfer rates.
02:31 In a different study, researchers swabbed the floors around the University of Illinois
02:36 in the lab, hall, dormitory, and cafeteria to see how many organisms they could find.
02:42 They were surprised to see very few microorganisms.
02:46 It was probably because most malicious bacteria, like Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli, can't
02:52 survive without moisture, and the floors were all dry.
02:56 But even on dry, sterile surfaces, germs relocated onto cookies and gummy bears in less than
03:02 5 seconds.
03:03 For some foods, it takes less than 1 second for the transfer to begin.
03:08 So the 5-second rule doesn't really rule, after all.
03:11 It's more of an urban legend and a psychological trick your mind plays on you.
03:17 Experimental psychologists explain that when it comes to decision-making, we humans don't
03:21 always go through a rigorous risk-benefit analysis.
03:24 Nah, we rely on our brain's trusty sidekicks called heuristics.
03:29 These little shortcuts help us make lightning-fast decisions based on whatever info we've got
03:34 at hand.
03:35 Sometimes, these shortcuts can lead us in the wrong direction, though, like in the case
03:40 of germs.
03:41 Germs are invisible little troublemakers, and food is real and valuable.
03:45 So when you drop a precious piece of food on the floor, say, a yellow peanut M&M, your
03:51 brain goes like, "Hey, I can't see any germs, so it must be safe to snatch it up."
03:57 Not every floor snack will make you sick, but it also depends on you.
04:02 Our immune systems, especially in the very young and the very old, can be a bit more
04:07 fragile and vulnerable, so it's crucial not to pass on this questionable habit to
04:12 the little ones.
04:13 Remember, they're always watching!
04:16 Another popular food-related myth is that carbs are always bad for you.
04:21 In reality, some carbs are pretty important because they're converted into fuel for our
04:26 bodies.
04:27 You can find those complex carbs, as they're called, in plant-based foods.
04:32 They're the ones that keep our digestive system happy and our metabolism in check.
04:37 The real villains are the simple carbs.
04:39 Manufacturers add them to processed foods, like starches and sugars.
04:43 When we gobble them up, they quickly turn into blood sugar, causing all sorts of havoc.
04:49 Think sudden spikes, feeling hungry again in no time, and some more serious consequences
04:53 for your health.
04:55 The good carbs come packed with nutritional goodies, like fiber and bran, which makes
05:00 them digest slower and release glucose gradually.
05:03 To make smarter carb choices, try going for whole-grain bread alternatives and swap soda
05:09 for sparkling water.
05:10 You can also try the plate method.
05:13 Fill half your plate with fiber-rich, starch-free veggies.
05:17 Reserve a quarter for starchy delights like potatoes or a fruity treat, and the last quarter
05:22 is for proteins.
05:23 Fish, poultry, beans, nuts, eggs, and lentils should become your new dietary besties!
05:31 Frozen or canned fruits and veggies aren't useless like the rumor has it.
05:35 Studies have shown that frozen, dried, juiced, or canned plant-based foods can be just as
05:40 nutritious as their fresh counterparts.
05:43 You just need to keep an eye out for any sneaky added ingredients like sugars, saturated fats,
05:49 or sodium.
05:50 High temperatures during the canning process can cause some vitamins, like C and B, to
05:55 take a hit.
05:56 But those vitamins can be a bit sensitive to heat and air in general, so they might
06:01 leave even during regular cooking and storage at home.
06:05 Some canned foods, like tomatoes and corn, actually release more antioxidants when they're
06:09 heated up.
06:13 Have you ever tried adding celery to your diet just because eating it is supposed to
06:17 burn more calories than you take in?
06:20 Experts say that negative-calorie foods are nothing more than a fantastical idea.
06:25 Sure, the process of munching and digesting celery burns a few calories, but not a significant
06:31 amount.
06:32 There may be around 10 calories in a hefty celery stick, but the body only uses 1/5 of
06:37 that to process it.
06:39 So it's still a calorie-plus situation.
06:41 Plus, you'll unlikely survive just on celery, and it's often a gateway to more yummy foods
06:48 like cream cheese or peanut butter.
06:49 Hey, tell me about it!
06:51 Meanwhile, high-fiber, water-dense fruits and veggies, like celery, can indeed have
06:56 value as weight-loss alloys.
06:58 They fill up your stomach and increase satiety, preventing you from gorging on more calories
07:03 later.
07:04 But they won't magically burn off the calories you've already consumed.
07:09 Some people claim that certain foods or beverages make your body work harder.
07:14 For example, your body needs to warm up cold water to a toasty 98°F. But there's no
07:20 solid research to support the idea that cold-water drinkers burn significantly more calories.
07:26 Maybe a measly 5 calories if you're lucky.
07:29 Caffeine, guanine, taurine, and green tea extracts have been touted for their metabolism-boosting
07:35 properties.
07:36 But again, we're talking about a tiny boost that could potentially result in losing around
07:42 10 pounds over a year.
07:44 So, looks like the best way to keep your calories under control is to consume fewer of them
07:49 than you burn through exercise, not just digestion.
07:54 Carbonated water isn't any worse than its still version.
07:57 When carbon dioxide and water get together, they chemically react to create a weak acid
08:02 called carbonic acid.
08:04 It tickles the same nerve receptors in your mouth as mustard.
08:08 That's why you get that delightful and prickly sensation.
08:11 Although carbonated water is a bit acidic, drinking it won't make your entire body
08:16 acidic.
08:17 Your kidneys and lungs step in to remove any excess carbon dioxide from your system.
08:22 And it's not terrible for your tooth enamel.
08:25 One study found that sparkling mineral water had only a slight impact on enamel compared
08:30 to still water.
08:31 It was a whopping 100 times less damaging than a sugary soft drink.
08:37 So keep your bubbly drink sugar-free, and you should be safe and healthy.