The pursuit of avoiding a hangover is as old as alcohol itself. Ancient Romans swore by fried canary and sheep’s lungs, while the Irish advised burying yourself in wet sand up to your neck. But one culprit that involves no added cost or risk of bog lung tends to resurface around the holidays: congeners in […]
You likely already know about the importance of protein. This macronutrient helps your body metabolize and digest food, repair your body tissues (including muscles), and grow and develop in a healthy way. But in order for those things to happen, your body needs to break down protein into its building blocks, called amino acids. Amino acids are divided […]
If you decided to add more fish to your diet, you’ve made a great choice. These salty swimmers can be a great source of protein and other beneficial nutrients like omega-3s and vitamins and minerals. However, when shooting for the weekly eight-ounce recommendation set by the U.S. Dietary Guidelines, be mindful that fish absorb compounds like […]
Protein powder is made to be a convenient, tasty way to get protein you need on the go — simply mix the powder with water, milk, or in a smoothie, and drink. But is protein powder good for you? And is it just as good — or better — than protein that comes from food? […]
If you care more about your net carbs than your net worth, you might want to take a step back and reevaluate. This concept started as a gimmick for food manufacturers to market their products as “low-carb,” and now it’s something many ketogenic diet proponents advise you calculate. But most nutrition experts say you don’t need […]
For years, it looked like egg yolks were no longer disinvited from the breakfast table. After decades of warnings over the amount of cholesterol in yolks, researchers reversed course: Studies suggested that dietary cholesterol had a minimal impact on blood-cholesterol levels and touted the nutritional benefits of egg yolks (fat-burning choline, bone-building vitamin D). In 2016, […]
There are times we could all use a little more energy. And while there’s nothing wrong with sipping caffeinated beverages (up to three or four 8-ounce cups of coffee a day) to power through that morning commute or afternoon meeting, there are also plenty of real foods that give you energy to endure the day. Of […]
Out of all of the alcoholic beverages, wine tends to have the most ardent and informed aficionados. So when it comes to creating fine non-alcoholic wines, winemakers have to step up their game to satisfy those picky drinkers that have decided to go booze-free. Though non-alcoholic wines can come close to the experience of sipping […]
With 70+ names, sugar is truly the master of disguise. While most of us know to look for common names like sucrose and glucose on food labels, there are so many lesser-known types of sugar, like invert sugar. Ever hear of it? If not, you’re not alone. Invert sugar is commonly found in sodas, ice cream, […]
Fat is the enemy — at least that’s what we were told for decades. Low-fat and fat-free foods flew off shelves as people assumed cutting fat from their diets would help them keep off the pounds. But recent research has shown that low-fat and fat-free foods typically have higher sugar content, and excess sugar consumption […]