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Beverage Fortification 101 — Food Science in the News
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the sheer number of options in the beverage aisle of a supermarket? When I was a kid, my options were simple: milk, juice, soda, coffee, water, or sports drinks. Now,...
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Energy Drink of the Month — May2015 Celsius
Based on recalls, litigation, adverse event reports, and consumer complaints, some of the riskiest product categories are energy drinks, weight-loss supplements and sexual health products. If you...
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Energy Drink of the Month — June 2015: Spider Energy Mimic
I’m a sucker for puns, platitudes, alliterations and bold, symmetrical logos. This month’s pick has it all. Moreover, summer is the best time to try new things, whether it’s exploring a new city or...
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Energy Drink of the Month — July 2015: Hiball Energy Coffee
Succeeding in the energy drink market can be both challenging and liberating: while it’s challenging for a brand to overcome negative perceptions associated with energy drinks, there’s freedom and...
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Know Thy Enemy – Food Science of Sugar on FitGurus
Understanding the other functions of sugar helps explain why a product seems so dramatically different, or why other ingredients become necessary, when the sugar is reduced or removed. The 5 OTHER...
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GreenEyedGuide talks Hangovers and Energy Drinks on BroBible
When BroBible previously published a post about all the awful effects of energy drinks on the body, I was outraged. But the bros are not to blame — they just had bad information from a “health expert.”...
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LA Fit Expo 2016 Recap Part II: Energy Drink / Fitness Supplement Cross-Overs
At the 2016 LA Fit Expo, I scoured thousands of booths looking for the best of the best. Among the fitness supplements, I found three that were energy drinks in disguise. Are these right for you? We...
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GreenEyedGuide talks Kids Multivitamins on The Scientific Parent
We all know that “hiding” vegetables in recipes to get kids to eat more veggies doesn’t really work. So how do you make sure your picky eater is getting the nutrients they really need? I talk through...
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Energy Drink of the Month — December 2014
I am writing this in a car. Seriously. Remember when you were a kid and December meant a few weeks off school? Then you get a job and December means all your weekends are booked. Solid. Of course, your...
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Beverage Fortification 101 — Food Science in the News
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the sheer number of options in the beverage aisle of a supermarket? When I was a kid, my options were simple: milk, juice, soda, coffee, water, or sports drinks. Now,...
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Energy Drink of the Month — May2015 Celsius
Based on recalls, litigation, adverse event reports, and consumer complaints, some of the riskiest product categories are energy drinks, weight-loss supplements and sexual health products. If you...
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Energy Drink of the Month — June 2015: Spider Energy Mimic
I’m a sucker for puns, platitudes, alliterations and bold, symmetrical logos. This month’s pick has it all. Moreover, summer is the best time to try new things, whether it’s exploring a new city or...
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Energy Drinks and Hepatitis – What You Should Know
You've probably seen this story on CNN and other outlets. There are some additional details I want to add based on the 10 years I put into researching energy drinks and their ingredients.
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Energy Drinks and Exams – How They Can Help and How to Use Them Safely
It's almost Chrismas, which means Finals Week for many of you college students. As an early holiday gift, please enjoy this free download...
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Energy Drink of the Month – Jan 2016: Cran-Energy
This energy drink (alternative) of the month is a healthy alternative to the stereotypical energy drink, but it is also an example of how “healthy” and “good for you” is a matter of context and...
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How I Got Through Metabolic Biochemistry – Book Excerpt of the Week
When I was studying biochemistry and food science, the best way to help myself remember the important stuff was through story. While writing my book, I made a point of sharing all my stories to help...
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Taurine, bad Zodiac jokes, and bull sperm- Book Excerpt of the Week
Do you know why taurine is in energy drinks? Do you know what it does? An excerpt from the Energy Drink Guide
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GreenEyedGuide Caffeine Challenge Day 10/10
For the 10th and final day of the GreenEyedGuide Caffeine Challenge we review the 10 things on a label to check before consuming a caffeinated beverage or other health/functional beverage.
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B-vitamin discovery – Book Excerpt of the Week
Vitamin B (singular) was discovered as The Thing that prevented the disease Beriberi. It wasnt until 1911 that someone discovered The Thing was not ONE vitamin, but a CLUSTER (or a "complex") of vitamins.
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Thiamin (vitamin B1), the Avengers, and Beriberi – Book Excerpt of the Week
Energy drinks are often referred to as "concoctions of sugar, caffeine, and B-vitamins", but some B-vitamins aren't considered essential or even relevant to energy levels. Obviously they're all...
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