This one is a Give Me a Break post if there ever was one. Reports abound about a new study that suggests that mixing alcohol with diet drinks can make you drunker than if you have a sugar-laden soft drink as a mixer. The research assessed blood alcohol levels following the consumption of an alcoholic […]
You might think that detoxifying your body can be a daunting task. If you search “detox diets” on the internet, you’ll only get about four million hits but if you go for “detox supplements”, the results skyrocket up to over seven million. Instead of wasting hard earned dollars on cleanses and supplements to rid your […]
Yet another ’80s trend has made a comeback. Frozen yogurt shops continue to open everywhere. If you’re looking for a refreshing snack, it does seem like a wise nutrition option, but it may not be as smart as you think. Your choice could be a minefield of calories and sugar. Yogurt first made its appearance […]
Boston researchers have recently linked carbonated non-diet drinks with an increased risk of violent behaviour in adolescents. Sounds pretty far-fetched, doesn’t it? We do know that these sugar-sweetened beverages are associated with a host of health ills including a higher risk of weight gain and diabetes to name a few, but violent behaviour – is […]
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