Nutrition

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The Nutrition Archive

All the articles Grannus has ever published on Nutrition in one place.

Take a deep dive into all things Nutrition-related.

  • red apple being injected with different chemicals

    Ultra-processed foods: why are you hearing so much about them these days?

    In a study released this past week, researchers emphasized, yet again, how bad the Standard American Diet is, it’s no… Read more

  • brown and yellow supplements

    Supplements: How Not to Create Expensive Pee

    Fact: the global dietary supplements market was valued at approximately $188 billion in 2023 with expectations of continued growth. That’s… Read more

  • brown and white heart shaped hanging ornament

    Breaking Down Fad Diets: The Truth Behind Keto, Paleo, and More

    Ah, fad diets—the promise of beach-ready abs by next month, “you too can shed years of bad habits with a… Read more

  • Kastamonitsa Crete Greece

    The Mediterranean Diet: Its Past, Present, and Future

    Imagine living along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, surrounded by beauty and gifted with the abundance of food from… Read more

  • healthy foods that can be eaten to improve sexual health

    The Mediterranean Diet: The Swiss Army Knife for Health

    You’ve probably heard folks say the Mediterranean Diet is the world’s most studied diet. It’s a phrase we repeat often… Read more

  • Microplastics on finger

    A bunch of ideas to reduce the amount of plastic in your life. 

    Microplastics are the lead of our generation. – an insightful comment from social media. We agree. You’ve probably heard a… Read more

  • sperium, sperm, winner

    Helping Sperm Survive and Thrive

    The Microbiome Your body is only about 9% human. This may come as a shock. Oddly, however, it’s one of… Read more

  • a plate of ashwagandha pills on a table

    Treating Erectile Dysfunction with The Smell of the Horse

    Withania somnifera, aka “Indian Ginseng” or “winter cherry,” is a small evergreen plant native to Southeast Asia. The Sanskrit name… Read more

  • Oats and pepitas

    Homemade Granola: The Whole(ly) Delicious Breakfast or Snack

    Our favorite store-bought granola was a casualty of the post-pandemic grocery inflation increases. This led us on a mission to… Read more

  • chocolate bars dusted in cocoa powder

    Be My Valentine: Chocolate and the Human Heart

    Most experts agree: cacao is the most delicious form of bean, very slightly edging out coffee, especially once jelly beans,… Read more