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Have you guys tried Naked Juice? You'd think with a name like that, this drink would be made with just fruit juice. Even with the fine print at the bottom of the label that reads "with added ingredients" I was still more focused on the word naked, thinking this smoothie would be unadulterated. The Orange Mango Motion flavor contains a lot of added B vitamins, to give you an extra boost, but that Read more
Caffeine has been in the news a lot recently, from finding out it's not dehydrating to, most notably, the latest incident where someone actually OD'd on caffeine. Yet, another warning that too much of anything can be bad. In tribute to caffeine being so popular (good and bad) with the media these days here is a fun calculator to find how much caffeine it would take to send you to the morgue Read more
The benefits and risks of coffee are often debated, but a new study has found that coffee drinkers may be better off sticking to that cup of joe: in fact, having two cups of coffee a day may just help you live longer — even if it's decaf. The latest coffee study followed 400,000 healthy older men and women and is the largest study to ever look at the benefits and risks of coffee. Of the study Read more
Sometimes, you just can't beat that afternoon slump. Sitting at a desk all day can leave you feeling the opposite of energetic, especially around those postlunch hours when our bodies expend more energy digesting or we crash from the effects of our morning cup of coffee — and when that happens, don't think you can always rely on energy drinks. Besides their long list of unpronounceable Read more
Warm, sunny weather is not too far away, and with it means spending more time outdoors. Of course protecting yourself from UV rays is your best defense against skin cancer, but a new study presented at the annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) suggests exercise combined with caffeine consumption could cut your skin cancer risk. This news couldn't come at a better Read more
Coffee either gets a bad rap for causing things like sleeplessness, high blood pressure, or diabetes, or is celebrated for its benefits (like reducing risk of disease, improving memory, and easing muscle pain). And now, two new cancer studies have added to the discussion of how much coffee is too much. One study followed 5,929 Swedish women, half of whom had breast cancer, and found that those Read more
Caffeine in moderation can be a good thing, but caffeine mixed with alcohol is decidedly bad. It's been in the news a lot recently thanks to the push to ban Four Loko, a caffeine-laced alcoholic beverage that has recently landed several students in the hospital. And, just this week a British man died of caffeine overdose when he consumed the equivalent of 70 energy drinks while also drinking Read more
Brad Pitt had help with his umbrella yesterday at the Beverly Hills Hotel in LA. He was there for a very early morning meeting around the time that he found out about his Oscar nomination in the best actor category for his role in Moneyball! There was more great news in store for Brad because two of his films, Moneyball and The Tree of Life, are up for best picture as well. This means we have yet Read more
When eating healthfully, a large focus may be on what not to drink: no sugary juices, sodas, or high-calorie cocktails. But many drinks can actually help you live a healthier lifestyle. We all know that drinking enough water is essential, but find out what other drinks should also be on your OK list below, and remember to enter our healthy living giveaway for a chance to win a $500 Under Armour Read more
We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. Cracking open a can of diet soda instead of regular pop may seem like a good idea at first, but research continues to show a disturbing link between diet soda consumption and weight gain. And though the sweet, effervescent drinks may taste good, they're certainly not good for your body. "Diet soda may not have the sugar Read more
