Healthier drink choices rely on hydration quality, understanding the physiological effects of caffeine, and identifying nutrient-dense alternatives like bone broth.
Coffee has a bad reputation, but when consumed in moderation, it offers several health benefits. Learn how to make your coffee healthier by reducing sugar and cream, using a paper filter, and avoiding high-calorie additions.
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For better or for worse, some people simply need a cup of coffee -- or four -- to get going in the morning. But which one is it: for better or for worse? Coffee doesn't have a sterling reputation when it comes to your health, but your daily pick-me-up might actually be better for your body than you expect.
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Depending on whom you ask, alcohol is can be a blessing or a curse. Even Harvard School of Public Health calls it "both a tonic and a poison," depending on the dose.
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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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Caffeine might be a natural substance -- it occurs in more than 60 plants -- but it certainly has side effects that could be less than pleasing to some. According to the U.S.
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As a rule, alcohol contains 7 calories per gram. Therefore, the number of calories in your favorite vodka brand depends on the amount of alcohol it contains. Smirnoff Vodka makes varieties of vodka that range from 40 to 50 percent alcohol by volume, or ABV.
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A night on the town doesn't need to derail your diet -- as long as you choose your cocktails carefully and consume them in moderation. One way to go is to order a vodka soda.
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When training for a significant period of time, your body needs fuel and hydration to keep going. This can come in the form of a sports drink such as Gatorade, which was created in the 1960s for the University of Florida football team -- the Gators -- hence, the name.
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When deciding between drinking soda or a sports drink, you're generally choosing between the lesser of two evils -- at least when it comes to nutritional benefits.
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