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5 min read Food and Drink

When buying eggs, most people toss a carton into their cart without thinking twice. But making a mindful choice is more important than you may realize. From misleading labels to poor storage conditions, several factors can affect the quality, safety, and nutritional value of your eggs. To ensure you bring home the healthiest and freshest...

6 min read Food and Drink

Breakfast cereals have been a morning staple in millions of households across North America and beyond since about the 1940s. Some clever marketing, along with the ease and convenience of just pouring yourself a bowl of cereal, has made cereal the go-to weekday breakfast in many people’s homes. With their colorful packaging and claims of...

5 min read Food and Drink

Water is essential for health and survival. It plays a critical role in almost all bodily functions, including digestion, kidney detoxification, joint lubrication, body temperature regulation, brain function, and so much more. However, it may not be the best beverage for hydration, according to a study from St. Andrews University in Scotland. In it, the...

4 min read Food and Drink

Coffee is an extremely popular beverage across the globe with many developing particular preferences. While coffee is rich in polyphenols and antioxidants which may offer neuroprotective effects, instant coffee drinkers may need to reconsider their preferences. A study published in Food Science & Nutrition reveals that drinking instant coffee significantly increases the risk of age-related...

4 min read Food and Drink

For decades, eggs faced harsh criticism from health experts and nutritionists driving down its popularity amongst the public. Many people outright avoided eggs completely out of fears about cholesterol and heart disease. Previous medical research stated that people should consume no more than 1 or 2 eggs per week. This precaution was implemented over eggs...

5 min read Food and Drink

Scientists tested bags of pre-washed salad from supermarkets across Europe. In the United Kingdom alone, 16% of the samples contained tiny organisms that can affect the brain. The same parasite appeared in packaged salad bags throughout the rest of Europe, but nowhere at such high rates. Parasites in the European Food Supply The research covered 3,293 ready-to-eat salad bags from supermarkets in 10 European countries....

6 min read Food and Drink

A good night’s sleep is vital for overall health and well-being, affecting everything from mood and cognitive function to immune strength and physical recovery. While many factors contribute to sleep quality, the role of diet and nightly routines is often underestimated. What you consume in the hours before bed can have a significant impact on...