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Meal replacement shakes are growing more and more popular among certain types of people all around the world. There are, however, different kinds of these shakes, and they have different levels of nutrients, different instructions, and different restrictions. So here's the question: how long should you use meal replacement shakes?  Types of Shakes Before we dig into recommendations and data, first we should talk about the different kinds of meal replacement shakes you might find out there. There are quite a few of them, so we have a bit to go through here. First up, you have the old-school meal...

In the world of nutrients, you've heard a lot about the good ones and the bad ones. Protein is good, fat is bad. Sugar is bad, except the sugar you need. Starches are bad too. But what, exactly, are starches? Do they impact your immune system, or are they bad for other reasons, or are they actually just fine in moderation? What Even Is Starch? In the science of nutrients, there are a lot of different biomolecules. These are divided into broad categories, including lipids, fatty acids, vitamins, and so forth.  One type of biomolecule is a carbohydrate. A carbohydrate is, generally,...

Over the last few years, we've seen a lot of people writing about making the switch from a regular coffee habit to caffeine pills. For some, this sounds like a smart decision. Others question the habit of popping pills every morning just to keep going. There's a lot to consider, so let's break it down. Price The first and one of the most prevalent arguments between caffeine pills and coffee as a habit is the price. The cost of a regular coffee habit can be quite high, though it depends a lot on whether you drink straight black coffee brewed...

On this blog, we've talked about a lot of different traditional herbal remedies and weight loss supplements, but one we haven't mentioned yet is Soursop. It's time to change that! Soursop, unlike many other herbal remedies, does not come from the Indian subcontinent or from China. Instead, it's a fruit tree found in the tropical areas of the Americas, including the Caribbean. What Is Soursop? Soursop goes by a handful of different names. It's also known as Guyabano, Graviola, and Guanabana. Soursop itself is specifically the fruit of the tree, scientifically named Annona muricata. The soursop plant is used in...