Additives
Starbucks’ Seasonal Drinks Are a Nutritional Nightmare
Black coffee is a healthy, energizing beverage. From enhanced memory to improved athletic performance, black coffee (or coffee with just a dash of cream and/or sugar) can give you a [...]
What Makes a Food “Ultra-Processed”? A Look at The Latest Risk In Our Diets
A recent study published in the journal BMJ Open found that the average American gets 57.9 percent of their calories from ultra-processed foods. Instinctually, that sounds bad. But what exactly [...]
3 Ingredients That Ruin Your Favorite Valentine’s Day Chocolates
You know that candy and chocolates aren’t healthy, but you probably don’t know that the sweet treat you give your special someone this Valentine’s Day may contain a potential carcinogen. [...]
Russell Wilson Wants You to ‘Eat the Ball’
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson recently posted to his Instagram to announce his new partnership with Eat the Ball, a frozen bread company. You guessed it. Eat the Ball's bread [...]
Take Some Time to Understand MSG
Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is the form of a naturally occurring chemical, glutamate, and is used as a flavor enhancer and food additive. It is created...
Ask the You Docs: Is There an Energy Drink That’s Healthy?
Q: I’m nodding off during the afternoon and feel like I need a pick-me-up. But everything I read about energy drink seems to say they pose a risk to my [...]
Get Real Energy by Fueling With Carbohydrates
Want to take your workout to the next level? Try pre-fueling with carbohydrates. When you fuel up with energy drinks that are loaded with supplements, additives and caffeine, you [...]
Decoding Food Labels to Improve Your Diet and Performance
Shopping for your favorite foods can be confusing. Hundreds of products are available, many with versions marked with catchy labels like "light," "low-calorie" and "organic." At a quick glance, these [...]