Drinks
The Do's and Don'ts for Healthier Coffee
Now in the age of Starbucks at every corner, or at least some kind of coffee within walking distance, we have to be conscious about our coffee consumption. Pour in a little non-dairy creamer every day, multiple sugar packs here...
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MiO: The New, Healthier Crystal Light?
I'm not a big fan of water flavoring packets that contain a list of artificial sweeteners and other chemicals. You are basically pouring processed ingredients into your pure, clear, unadulterated water. But, could new MiO liquid water enhancer be a...
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Is Matcha Healthier Than Steeped Green Tea?
Matcha has been around for centuries in Japan, but over the last couple of years it's been gaining popularity in the west. If you've tried matcha, you probably noticed that it comes with a high price tag compared with regular...
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8 Low Calorie Alcoholic Beverages
As a general rule, it is best not to drink more than one or two alcoholic beverages per day for optimal health. However, most of us don't live in a perfect world so for social occasions or in my case,...
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5 Health Benefits of Green Juice + Recipes
Juicing can be a great way to increase your nutrient and anitoxidant intake in order to improve health, but fruit juices can also contain a lot of sugar. However, green juices are a great alternative that yield high nutrient, health...
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Can Wine Increase Health and Wellbeing?
There are three qualities to make a great meal and food is only one of them. A tasty dish goes without saying, but let's not forget the importance of good company and a pleasant wine. Some scientific research indicates that...
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Dr. Pepper Launches "Manly" Diet Soda: Dr. Pepper 10
Diet soda isn't very "manly." Not that I put much stock into what constitutes "manliness" as it's usually wavers according to societal whims and trends. Fact is, diet soda is marketed heavily to women - until now that is....
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Iced Coffee: More Calorific Than Your Meal?
Flickr: basheertome Next time you're out and about, think twice before grabbing that big cooling frappuchino to go - it may have more calories than your dinner. The World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) found that most iced coffees contain at...
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VitaminWater = Sugar Water?
CSPI has filed a class action lawsuit against Glaceau VitaminWater (from the Coca-cola company) citing "deceptive and unsubstantiated claims". "When I bought VitaminWater, frankly I thought I was doing myself a favor health-wise," [...] "I was attracted by the...
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How To: Make Nutritious Smoothies
Whether you're looking for a breakfast on-the-go, a post workout recovery or a mid-afternoon pick-me-up, smoothies can be a fast and easy way to pack a good nutritional punch. Here are some smoothie basics and a couple of recipes...
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How Many Calories in Coffee?
Calories in Common Coffee Drinks Beverage Volume (oz) Calories Instant coffee 1 rounded tsp dry powder 4 Instant coffee 8 4 Espresso Coffee 1 1 Brewed Coffee 8 2 McDonald's Cappuccino 16 130 McDonald's Latte 16 180 McDonald's...
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How To Quit Drinking Coffee in Just a Few Days
Have you ever felt jittery and stressed, all because you drink too much coffee? Ever noticed how many calories are in coffee? Maybe you've tried to cut down but it's too hard. I've been there. And I've also managed...
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Starbucks Coffee's Shocking Caffeine Amounts
Starbucks is renowned for having some fairly calorie-dense drinks. However, Calories aren't the only place Starbucks boasts big numbers. Caffeine amounts are also awe inspiring.It might even be enough to make you quit drinking coffee (find out how to do...
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The 10 Most Caffeinated Diet Drinks
Did you know that diet sodas have more caffeine than regular soda? Diet Coke has 46.5mg compared to regular Coke that has 34.5mg. That's a thirty per-cent increase! Here are the 10 most caffeinated diet soft drinks - and they...
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Oolong Tea for Weight Loss?
Chinese researchers claim that "the polyphenol compound in tea - especially Oolong tea - can help obese people battle the bulge." The research was part of a 5 year study looking at genetic causes of obesity....
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Fruit Juice: Fattening or Not?
Nutrition advice can be frustrating. It's often confusing and sometimes flat out contradictory. Fruit juice consumption is a perfect example. New research concludes that consumption of fruit juice in children has no association whatsoever with risk of being overweight....
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The Most Sugar Filled Drinks
Added sugars are the bane of our modern diet - and drinking sugar is arguably the easiest way to over-indulge. What are the most sugary drinks?...
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Diet Coke Plus: "Healthy" Soft Drink?
Both Coca-Cola and PepsiCo will soon release vitamin-fortified soft drinks - Diet Coke Plus and Tava. Diet Coke Plus is scheduled to come out this spring, while PepsiCo's Tava will be available in the fall....
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Special K Protein Water
Towards the end of last year - a whole line of Kellogg's "protein-enhanced" foods started appearing on shelves. The growth of the beverage industry never ceases to amaze me. Kellogg's K20 water contains just 5 grams of protein in...
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Hint Flavored Water: Taste Test
There seems to be an abundance of flavored water available these days - whether it's Dasani, Propel, or Fruit2O. Most are sweetened with aspartame, Ace-K, or Splenda. However, I recently tried a great-tasting flavored water with none of the...
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