What it is: Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), also known as Indian ginseng or winter cherry, comes from an evergreen shrub that grows in...

What it is: Mindful eating is a technique where an individual focuses on the sensory properties of eating. The emphasis is on internal...

What it is: A small 8-week diet and lifestyle intervention trial looked to increase the amount of methylation within the participant's...

What it is: It is a bright yellow, bitter supplement extracted from the stem, stem bark, root, and root bark of different plants rich in...

What it is: There are two main categories of nutrients Macronutrients and Micronutrients. The classifications refer to the quantities we...

Carb cycling is the dietary eating pattern of alternating high and low carbohydrates. This is done by maintaining relatively the same...

What it is: Both vegan and vegetarian are plant-based. But what exactly does plant-based mean? There are various definitions, but the...

Our Apeiron Life Scientific Advisory Board members review each perspective post. As you enter into the final few weeks before any...

Spices come from the part of plants that are especially rich in essential oils. The most commonly recognized spices are formed from the...

Our Apeiron Life Scientific Advisory Board members review each perspective post. Fructose vs. Fruit Daily fruit intake allows your body...

What it is: Many of us are aware that water is essential for our daily functions, yet we regularly neglect our intake. Water is a...

Coconut oil is a fat with 90% being of the saturated fat variety. For comparison, butter is only 63% saturated fat. Canola oil is 7%, and...

Clients frequently ask, “what diet should I be on?” and it is true that some diets are healthier than others. But when it comes to an...

What it is: Recently, high-fat diets have been popular in the media. Many talk about the ability of these diets to offer sustained weight...

What are they? Phytonutrients (phytochemicals) are protective compounds produced by plants that also provide color, aroma, and flavor....

Caffeine is a plant compound that acts as a stimulant in the human body. It occurs naturally in coffee beans, tea leaves (black, green,...

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Keeping fit and healthy is a high priority at any time in life. However, with the current pandemic and the coming winter, it's even more...

If you’re feeling low on energy, caffeine might help you power through your workout. Scientists think that caffeine, in addition to...

What is GABA? GABA (Gamma-aminobutyric acid) is a neurotransmitter that helps to calm the nervous system, both in the brain and...