Superfoods are foods — mostly plant-based but also some fish and dairy — thought to be nutritionally dense and thus good for one’s health. The term has no set scientific meaning, however, and any list of “top” superfoods is purely subjective. Superfoods are healthful, for the most part, aside from possible contamination, added sugars or …
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Decoding Nutrition
Nutrition is the selection of foods and preparation of foods, and their ingestion to be assimilated by the body. By practicing a healthy diet, many of the known health issues can be avoided.
Drunk & Healthy
Let’s face it, it’s hard seeing the benefits of a healthy diet and exercise when we’re always going out for some drinks with friends. Beer is filling and full of carbs, mixed drinks are too sugary, and wine… well, these are nights of debauchery. How can we drink our alcohol and have flat stomachs too?
Caffeinated Beverages
Whether you’re a student in need of a late-night pick-me-up before an exam or a hardworking adult pulling an early morning shift, you may depend on caffeine to keep you alert. A study in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association reports that Americans consume an average of 200 milligrams of caffeine daily. Most of …
10 Facts About Caffeine
Caffeine is a bitter, white crystalline xanthine alkaloid found in various seeds, leaves, nuts, and berries. The caffeine ingested by insects when they feed on these plant parts functions as a natural pesticide that can paralyze and kill them. But humans are tougher, amirite gise?
Drinking Water
Water is beneficial in so many ways, and should always be handy when exercising.
Metabolism Boosters
Here’s a great list of food that will stimulate and boost your metabolism, resulting in weight loss.
Make a Splash
Swimming is an excellent source of exercise for the entire body, perfect for all ages, shapes and sizes.