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Nope, coffee won’t give you extra energy. It’ll just borrow a bit that you’ll...

You might think coffee gives you the energy to get through the morning or the day – but coffee might not be giving you as much as you think.

Dry January is over. Now what Binge drinking isn’t the answer, but is there...

Congratulations on making it through dry January without a beer or glass of wine—or at least with fewer alcoholic beverages than you down in December.

This fiber in diet may trigger inflammation in the gut and lungs

Small amounts of fiber inulin are present in a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, including bananas, asparagus, and garlic. Inulin is also frequently concentrated...

This common nutrient strongly linked to Alzheimer’s, heart and liver health

Choline, an essential nutrient produced in small amounts in the liver and found in foods including eggs, broccoli, beans, meat and poultry, is a...

Potato and rice protein manages blood sugar better than whey protein

In a study from the University of Westminster, scientists found that plant-based protein shakes may be potentially viable alternatives to milk-based whey protein shakes,...

High-fat diet could harm the brain’s ability to regulate food intake

In a study from Penn State College of Medicine, scientists found regularly eating a high-fat/calorie diet could reduce the brain's ability to regulate calorie...

Drinking beetroot juice may promote healthy aging

In a study from the University of Exeter, scientists found drinking beetroot juice promotes a mix of mouth bacteria linked to healthier blood vessels...

Are plant-based meats really better for us than real meats?

In a study from The University of Sydney and elsewhere, scientists found that although plant-based meat products are generally healthier than real meat proeducts,...

Magnesium: what you need to know about this important micronutrient

There’s been a lot of chat on social media over the past few months about the importance of magnesium supplements. Many suggest that symptoms such...

Salt substitutes can reduce risks of heart attack, stroke and death

Scientists found that dietary salt substitutes lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, and death from all causes and heart disease.