Is It Safe to Take Acid-Blocking Drugs?

Is It Safe to Take Acid-Blocking Drugs?

Do the benefits outweigh the risks of acid-blocker drugs, also known as proton pump inhibitors like Nexium, Prilosec, and Zantac? What about baking soda? Dyspepsia is the medical term for upset stomach. After eating, your stomach may hurt, you may feel bloated,...
Are Energy Drinks Beneficial?

Are Energy Drinks Beneficial?

What effects do Red Bull and Monster brand energy drinks have on artery function and athletic performance? Given the “global popularity” of the multibillion-dollar energy drink industry, it is critical we determine if the beverages have any “potential adverse...
Thank You for Your Support!

Thank You for Your Support!

Thank you SO MUCH to everyone who has donated this month. I’m thrilled to announce that we unlocked the $100,000 match, and we are all so grateful for the donor who generously provided it. If you haven’t yet donated, there is still time to get your contribution in...
Are Energy Drinks Risky?

Are Energy Drinks Risky?

Red Bull and Rockstar brand energy drinks are put to the test. The first energy drink (ED), Dr. Enuf, was launched in 1949, more than 70 years ago. Today, there are more than a hundred different brands in an industry now selling $50 billion a year in beverages. Energy...
Healthy Holiday Recipe Collection

Healthy Holiday Recipe Collection

Happy Holidays from the NutritionFacts team! We are excited to share this collection of some of our favorite green-light holiday dishes. These comforting and delicious recipes are packed with wholesome, nourishing ingredients that can be found at most grocery stores....
Help Fill the Carrot to Support My Work

Help Fill the Carrot to Support My Work

Today is the start of our annual end-of-year fundraising drive. Year after year, more than half of our entire annual operating budget has been raised around these final few weeks of the year. For the third year in a row, an amazingly generous donor is matching...