Food cravings decoded. Food cravings: one of the great mysteries of life. Fried chicken, salty potato chips, sugary sweet cereal, juicy watermelon — you’ve probably craved all of these foods at some point. But why does your sweet tooth come into full swing on some days, and your salty desires on others? Ahem, science. The […]
Black Tea vs Coffee: Is Black Coffee or Black Tea Better For You?
Don’t talk to me until I’ve had my morning coffee. Yep, we’ve all heard it. That caffeine boost from black coffee is what many college students and working professionals rely on to lift them out of their morning mood. But what about caffeine-rich black tea? Only one in five American adults drink tea on any […]
Everything You Need to Know About Seafood Nutrition
Craving a crustacean during these warm summer days? You should be! Shrimp and lobster are superfoods, containing an abundance of vitamins to boost your immune system and fight off diseases. Plus, both are loaded with protein and a cancer-fighting antioxidant. With so many health benefits, is one truly better than the other? But first: is […]
Are Apples Or Oranges Healthier?
Okay, okay, we know what you’re thinking: this age-old question again? Well, yeah, we are asking, but this time it’s to really pick an answer. The fall season is quickly rolling around the bend and with it comes apple orchards, spiced everything and yes, the ever omnipresent sniffle and sneeze of the (dun, dun, dun) […]
Is a Low Carb Diet or a High Protein Diet Better for You?
Remember the Atkins Diet? You could consume bacon and eggs breakfast in the morning, have a hamburger sans bun at lunch and a porterhouse steak for dinner — plus nosh on nuts and cheese during the day. The South Beach Diet allowed carbohydrates, but only the ones that were low on the glycemic index chart. […]
How to Get Healthy Faster
You have the best of intentions: you start off the week with the motivation to eat better, workout more and get your full eight hours of sleep. But if you’re anything like me, you get sucked into a new TV show, order takeout, hit snooze and miss your morning workout. But here’s the catch: being […]