Caffeine as a Gym Partner [GreenEyedGuide on Avitae Blog]

Caffeine may not seem like a “must-have” for a workout, but there are three major reasons why people at all fitness levels benefit from consuming caffeine before exercise. Check out this article I wrote for the Avitae blog!

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Don’t miss this article, featuring three major reasons to add caffeine to your next workout:

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  1. Caffeine Improves Performance and Endurance
  2. Caffeine Improves Focus
  3. Caffeine Encourages Fat Burning

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Top 10 Facts You Need to Know About Caffeine [GreenEyedGuide on Avitae Blog]

With school back in session, it’s the perfect time for a refresher course in caffeine. Check out this article I wrote for the Avitae blog!

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https://goavitae.com/news/top-10-facts-you-need-to-know-about-caffeine/

Don’t miss this article, featuring everything you need to know about caffeine:
https://goavitae.com/news/top-10-facts-you-need-to-know-about-caffeine/

 

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When Food Products Try to Be Energy Drinks – GreenEyedGuide on ScienceMeetsFood

In this article I wrote for ScienceMeetsFood.org, I discuss the growing world of caffeinated food in general and caffeinated peanut butter in particular. How does caffeinated peanut butter compare to regular peanut butter? To energy drinks?

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GreenEyedGuide on Science Meets Food

Science Meets Food is the official blog of the IFT Student Association (IFTSA), which has over 2,500 members from around the world. IFT Student Association members love science and have an everyday passion for food. They are Official Food Geeks, and IFT is their home.

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“Moderating caffeine intake can be a challenge. There are some days it seems there’s not enough caffeine in the world to keep your mind focused or your eyes from drooping, and there are other days when it seems like the smallest cup of coffee makes your heart race and hands shake. I’ve studied energy drinks and the science behind their ingredients for 10 years, and I find these products fascinating. I may know a lot about caffeinated drinks, but caffeinated food – well, that’s a whole new ballgame.

According to Caffeine Informer’s caffeine database [1], there are almost two hundred different food products enhanced with caffeine, including ice cream, granola, brownies, waffles, marshmallows, jelly beans, candy, gum, jerky, and good old fashioned dark chocolate. Okay, so that last one is actually naturally caffeinated… However, the food that interests me most on the list is the caffeinated peanut butter (because hello, it’s peanut butter and it’s delicious).

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