Healthier drink choices rely on hydration quality, understanding the physiological effects of caffeine, and identifying nutrient-dense alternatives like bone broth.
Glucerna is a popular nutritional shake, specially designed for persons with diabetes. Glucerna comes in a variety of flavors, including chocolate, strawberry, vanilla and butter pecan. The shakes make a convenient option for those looking for a simple snack or a nutritious addition to a diabetic meal plan.
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Like many things in life, drinking alcohol is fine in moderation. Cholesterol is a waxy substance that your body makes, and you can also it get from food. There is high-density lipoprotein and low-density lipoprotein -- or "good" and "bad" cholesterol.
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Recent research proves there are many potential health benefits associated with drinking any brand of 100 percent grape juice. Welch's grape juice products are made from 100 percent fruit juice and contain no added sugar or preservatives.
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The Atkins Diet is a controversial diet plan shrouded in myth and controversy. It works by changing the way your body powers itself, something that can only be accomplished through a dramatic alteration in eating habits.
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Chinese herbal teas have been used for centuries to provide healthy refreshment. Each tea can have one ingredient or many. Typical ingredients are dried flowers, dried fruit, roots, leaves or seeds. Each one is prized for its unique value in Chinese medicine.
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White wine vinegar consists of fermented ethanol and other sugars, which are aged to form a less acidic form of traditional vinegar. People throughout the world include white wine vinegar in a variety of recipes, and also use it for cleaning.
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Nutritional drinks may help fill nutrition gaps in your diet. Seniors require a nutrient-dense diet -- one rich in protein, vitamins D, B12 and calcium. For those unable to meet their nutrient needs, dietary supplements, in the form of fortified beverages are an option.
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Knowing the health effects of certain fruits can help you shop for your health. The antioxidants that pomegranate juice contains help to maintain your general well-being. Numerous studies also suggest that the nutrients contained in pomegranates can help to protect your brain from different forms of damage.
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A member of the cabbage family, broccoli is more commonly served chopped -- raw or cooked -- than juiced. Drinking broccoli juice is another way to take advantage of the health benefits of this nutrient-packed food.
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Most coffee drinkers are aware of the high calorie content in many mochas or frappucinos. However, few think about the increased calories regular or iced coffee may get from drink add-ons. Regular brewed coffee does not contain any calories. If cream or sugar are added, though, the calories can start to add up fast.
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The term "soft drink" refers to more than just sodas -- it also encompasses any beverage with added sugars or sweeteners, including fruit punch, lemonade, sweetened teas, sports drinks and energy drinks.
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Soft drink consumption has increased substantially over the last 50 years and it has been established that using large amounts of soft drinks regularly can be detrimental to your health. If used in moderation soft drinks can have some beneficial effects on your body.
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Lime juice is a sour, tart liquid that is obtained from the fruit of the Citrus aurantifolia, a shrubby citrus tree that is native to Asia. A small, green fruit related to the lemon, lime fruit is pale green with a juicy pulp.
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The motion of an airplane can cause nausea, vomiting, sweating and dizziness in people who are particularly sensitive to movement. Motion sickness occurs due to a conflict between what you see and what the balance system in your inner ear senses.
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Cranberries are the tart cousins of the sweeter blueberry. They are grown in North America and Europe but the versions grown in the Northern United States and Southern Canada are bigger and juicier than the cranberries grown in Europe.
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The first Dunkin' Donuts opened in Massachusetts in 1950. The chain now serves over three million people a day across the world in over 8,000 stores. Nearly 2,500 Dunkin' Donuts stores are located in 31 countries outside of the United States including Kuwait, China, New Zealand and Chile.
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The seasonal scent of cinnamon originates from the bark of trees found off the southeastern coast of India on the island of Sri Lanka. As cinnamon was a rare commodity in West Asia, Europe and Africa, the spice was sold at prices that helped create many prosperous nations.
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Honeybush tea is a beverage derived from plants in the Cyclopia family, and is regarded for its potential impact on health. The beverage is sweet tasting and has a history of use as a folk remedy, with recent scientific evidence supporting some the tea's purported effects.
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Sodium benzoate is added to soft drinks as a preservative and a bacteria-destroying agent. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America states that significant numbers of people report allergic reactions to the compound.
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Vodka and wine are two alcoholic beverages that you might be able to consume without wrecking your diet, as both are fairly low in calories. Remember, though, that moderation is the key, particularly when it comes to alcohol, which the U.S. Department of Agriculture warns can have harmful effects if consumed heavily.
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