
If you're a fan of cocktails, you'll appreciate this tidbit just in time for berry season and Summer-drink mixing. According to studies conducted by Thailand's Kasetsart University and the USDA,
soaking berries in liquor increases their antioxidant capacity.
While testing methods for preserving strawberries, the scientists discovered that soaking them in grain alcohol also upped their antioxidant levels.

The other day I was at a deli and picked up a bottle of
Endurance Vitaminwater. I was excited when I saw that it contained ribose, thinking it must be a form of
riboflavin (I wasn't thinking clearly since it was 1:30 and I was starving for lunch). After taking a few bites of my sandwich and reading the bottle, I discovered that it's not actually a B vitamin, or any vitamin for that matter.

There's nothing wrong with knocking back a few cocktails at your
Memorial Day festivities, but don't let those empty calories destroy your efforts to
eat healthy. Here are five smart solutions for cutting down on cocktail calories.
- Dilute your juice.

The warm weather of Spring seems to say "Miller time." It's perfect for BBQs and cold beverages. I sometimes call beer "liquid bread" because of all the carbs, so it's good to know that not all beers are created equally, especially when it comes to calories.

Coffee doesn't have a stellar reputation, but like many things in moderation, your daily cup of joe
doesn't deserve such a bad rap. Not only does it perk you up, but it may also help improve your memory and
decrease your risk of liver cancer.
A cup of brewed coffee is
pretty much calorie-free, but some of the fancier concoctions can be tougher to navigate.