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Are Energy Drinks Harmful?
Energy drinks are artificially and naturally flavored beverages that provide both physical and mental stimulation. Commonly considered a supplement, these drinks are fortified with B vitamins, herbs, amino acid derivatives, sugar, and caffeine. Although these drinks as we [...]
Is a Plant-Based Diet Good for You?
From meatless Mondays to veggie options cropping up at chain restaurants, plant-based diets are getting a lot of attention recently. However, many wonder what makes a plant-based diet so special and if they are all that good for [...]
The Rise of The Non-Alcoholic Cocktail
Many speculate that COVID-19 may have seriously impacted alcohol consumption in the United States. Between March and April of 2020, online alcohol sales alone increased by 239%¹ compared to 2019. However, since then, there has also been a [...]
Is Yogurt Healthy?
Yogurt is a fermented food product usually made from cow’s milk¹. Although this variety is the most common, there are other varieties produced using milk from goats, camels, and yaks. Commercial manufacturers of this food have evolved the [...]
What are Lectins, and Are they really that Bad?
Lectins are a type of protein that can be found in foods of both plant and animal origin. Although not all foods contain these, only a surprising 30% of foods¹ offer significant amounts of these proteins. Some foods [...]
Leaves and Tubers: What We should be Eating
As agricultural practices and research develop, our knowledge of the vegetables available and the ways we can consume them grows. Nonetheless, it can sometimes be confusing to know which parts of a vegetable are edible or not. As [...]
What is Polyphenol Rich Olive Oil?
Polyphenols are compounds that occur naturally in plants like fruits and vegetables. Over 8,000 types of polyphenols exist. They are classified into four main groups¹: Flavonoids (60% of all polyphenols) Phenolic acids (30% of all polyphenols) Polyphenolic amides [...]
What are Nightshade Vegetables?
Nightshade refers to foods and spices in the Solanaceae plant family. These foods possess naturally occurring chemical compounds known as alkaloids, which contain nitrogen and can be found in the stems and leaves of nightshades. Some common vegetables [...]
Is Keto Good for You?
A keto diet refers to a diet of minimal carbs and high amounts of fat. The diet is said to work best when a state of ketosis is achieved. Think of ketosis as a state of famine in [...]
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