Fruit purees are perhaps the most versatile alternative of all, especially in households that prefer less processed ingredients. Mango, banana, apple and even fig puree can replace part of the sugar in cakes, smoothies and sweets. They add natural sweetness along with texture, making them especially useful in children’s food. Recipe idea: Blend ripe banana…

Wallace’s flying frog juveniles sport a striking red and white pattern, mimicking poop to deter predators. Researchers confirmed this unusual camouflage strategy, finding that models resembling the juvenile frogs’ coloration were attacked significantly less by birds. This adaptation allows the vulnerable young frogs to survive by being perceived as inedible. Nature loves a good disguise,…