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Fat Fights Fat? How Brown Fat Battles Obesity
As it turns out, increasing certain types of fat can actually help burn fat. The body stores two types of fat, distinguished visually only by color, but biochemically by a complex ecosystem of metabolic machinery with big implications for overall…
Burgers vs. Salads
Ever have the burger vs. salad debate at your favorite local fast-food joint? When it comes to your health, this seems like a simple decision. But a deeper look at the Nutrition Facts statements in each restaurant could change your…
How Body Mass Index (BMI) Affects Longevity
Body-mass Index (BMI), a measure of body fat based on height and weight, has long been thought to be a reliable predictor of disease risk and, by extension, longevity. According to the CDC, scoring in the ‘Obese’ category puts you…
The Weight Loss Effects of Drinking Water
Drinking a few cups of water before a meal has been shown to be a safe and easy way to avoid consuming those extra calories responsible for growing our waist lines. The effect is simple: water helps increase satiety, effectively…
Beer vs. Wine: a Short Guide to Alcohol and Health
Should you have a glass of wine or a bottle of beer with your dinner? Taste excepted–which would be the most beneficial to health, if at all? Here, we provide the available evidence on the effects of moderate alcohol consumption…
A Guide to Timing Supplement Intake
The breadth of available dietary supplements lining store shelves can overwhelm even the most enthusiastic of fitness folks with (often hyped-up) health claims. Important questions–such as those having to do with how or when to take your supplements to maximize…
How Many Calories Does Dabbing the Grease off a Pizza Slice Save You?
How can the simple habit of dabbing grease off a slice of pizza affect your calorie intake? How many pounds could you save if you stuck by this habit for a year? Next: See LabDoor’s Newest Rankings Creatine Rankings –…
Can You Overdose on Multivitamins?
A multivitamin that provides approximately the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) of its listed nutrients should not pose any safety risks–under dietary conditions. What about a multivitamin that exceeds vitamin RDAs? What if you already have adequate vitamin intake? Header Image:…
10 Best Protein Powders
Learn more about testing methods utilized in protein analysis, along with grades and rankings of the top 10 protein powders in our report: For more information, check out LabDoor’s multivitamin rankings.