Ishan Crawford

The term “cup” can be confusing for people who are not familiar with how sugar is measured. Many beverages that call themselves cups contain less liquid than what we typically think of as a cup. For example, one popular variant is called a “pico cup,” which contains only 4% of our average daily recommended intake of sugar! Another variant is called a “half-cup,” which consists of half the amount of liquid needed to make 1 cup of fluid. A half-cup therefore has 2% sugar — a lot more than most people realize! The health effects of adding too much sugar…

Both white tea and green tea are made from the same plant, Camellia sinensis, but they are processed differently. Most notably, white tea is dried at lower temperatures, which preserves some of the components in the leaves. White tea has become quite popular over the past few years. Many people praise it for its refreshing taste and health benefits. Some even consider it to be better than regular teas because it is almost completely caffeine free! There are several brands of white tea that contain various amounts of bromelain, an antioxidant that may help reduce inflammation. Inflammation can occur due…

Many people get rid of their gizzards when they cook meat- especially chicken dishes. However, these gut tissues are not only important to help your stomach break down leftover food, but also make some nutrients that we need. Certain minerals in our blood can be absorbed through our intestines, so the digestion process is very important! You should always check your gizzard contents to see if there is any tissue left over after cooking or broiling meat. If so, then try to scrape it off and put it aside. You do not have to eat it, but it can be…