Author: Amelia Starling
Discover the healthiest drinks to reach for after water - from coconut water and herbal tea to infused water and kombucha - without the sugar crashes or artificial junk.
The #1 unhealthiest food isn't a burger or candy-it's your daily energy drink. Packed with sugar, artificial chemicals, and hidden stimulants, these drinks damage your liver, heart, and metabolism-even in healthy people.
Bananas won't instantly stop a fast heartbeat, but they can help reduce tachycardia risk over time by replacing energy drinks and supporting healthy potassium levels. Learn how diet affects heart rhythm.
Caffeine is a drug-even in energy drinks. Learn how it affects your brain, why it causes crashes, who should avoid it, and what’s really in your can.
Full Throttle Original is the most unhealthy energy drink due to its 58g of sugar and lack of electrolytes, making it harmful for athletes. Learn why sugar, not caffeine, is the real danger - and what to drink instead.
Is 200 mg of caffeine a lot? For most adults, it's within safe limits-but for teens, pregnant women, or sensitive individuals, it can cause anxiety, sleep issues, or heart problems. Learn what this dose really means for your body.
Discover how low-calorie energy drinks can help you lose weight fast by reducing cravings, boosting metabolism, and replacing sugary drinks. Learn which brands work best and how to use them safely.
V energy drink contains high sugar, caffeine, and artificial additives that can harm your heart, teeth, and metabolism over time. Regular use increases diabetes risk and disrupts sleep. Real energy comes from water, sleep, and whole foods-not cans.
Red Bull and Monster are popular energy drinks, but neither is healthy. Red Bull has less sugar and caffeine per can, making it the slightly better option. Both contain high levels of added sugar and stimulants that can harm long-term health.
V8 Energy drinks aren't healthy despite their vegetable juice branding. They contain sugar, caffeine, and artificial sweeteners. Learn what's really in them and better alternatives for real energy.
C4 Energy Drink has caffeine, creatine, and beta-alanine-but is it healthy? Learn what's really in it, who should avoid it, and better ways to get energy without the chemicals.
College athletes can't drink energy drinks because many contain banned stimulants like caffeine above NCAA limits, synthetic compounds, or hidden ingredients that risk eligibility. Safe alternatives exist-and they’re better for performance and health.