Ever wonder how much sugar a typical Grande White Chocolate Mocha from Starbucks has? Or even a seemingly healthy Mango-A-Go-Go smoothie from Jamba Juice? These amounts are often larger than expected. Find out below: Infographic: Demah Alsinan Cola Nutrition Facts…
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Beer vs. Wine: Oktoberfest Edition
Oktoberfest is that time of the year when you drink large amounts of your favorite beers and wines in boot-shaped drinking glasses. These beverages are packed with vitamins and antioxidants, but also deliver large servings of calories and hangovers. Here’s…
How To Make Your Own Supplements
Whether you’re looking for a custom product to fit your dietary restrictions or just want to save a few dollars on branded products, you should consider making your own supplements. Header Image: Windell Oskay (Flickr) Infographic: Demah Alsinan Co-author: Shoua…
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…
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…
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.
The Sources and Benefits of Vitamin D
An estimated 1 billion people have inadequate levels of vitamin D, according to the Harvard School of Public Health. How can we get vitamin D? And what are its biological functions and health benefits? Header Image: David Fulmer (Flickr) Infographic:…