Nutrition Science
Food facts versus food noise
A practical filter for making sense of confident nutrition claims online.
Adrian Ashton · Jun 20, 2026 · 8 min read
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Nutrition Science
Fiber is your friend: a calmer way to eat more of it
Why fiber matters and how to increase it gradually, comfortably, and deliciously.
Adrian Ashton · Jul 22, 2026 · 8 min read
Nutrition Science
Strong Back: The nutritional side of peanut punch
A closer look at the Caribbean classic, from protein and sustained energy to the ingredients worth keeping in check.
Adrian Ashton · Jul 27, 2025 · 4 min read
Nutrition Science
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Fiber is your friend: a calmer way to eat more of it
Why fiber matters and how to increase it gradually, comfortably, and deliciously.
Adrian Ashton · Jul 22, 2026 · 8 min read
Nutrition Science
Food facts versus food noise
A practical filter for making sense of confident nutrition claims online.
Adrian Ashton · Jun 20, 2026 · 8 min read
Nutrition Science
Strong Back: The nutritional side of peanut punch
A closer look at the Caribbean classic, from protein and sustained energy to the ingredients worth keeping in check.
Adrian Ashton · Jul 27, 2025 · 4 min read
Nutrition Science
Make sleep productive: the role of rest in fat loss
Sleep is not a fat-burning shortcut, but it is an essential part of recovery, appetite regulation, and sustainable progress.
Adrian Ashton · Jul 17, 2025 · 4 min read
Nutrition Science
Social media and mental health: five ways to step back
Small boundaries that can make your digital world feel less noisy and more supportive.
Adrian Ashton · Jun 29, 2025 · 4 min read
Nutrition Science
Stronger together: the health benefits of peer support
How shared experience, encouragement, and community can support emotional wellbeing.
Mornings By Adrian · Jan 18, 2025 · 3 min read
Nutrition Science
Power up your day: what to know about immunity shots
A grounded look at concentrated drinks made with ingredients such as ginger, turmeric, berries, and vitamin C.
Mornings By Adrian · Jan 15, 2025 · 3 min read
Nutrition Science
Five benefits of waking up early
How a consistent morning routine can support productivity, movement, mood, and sleep quality.
Mornings By Adrian · Jan 15, 2025 · 3 min read
Nutrition Science
What % Daily Value Really Means on a Nutrition Facts Label
The Percent Daily Value—shown as %DV—is one of the fastest ways to make sense of a Nutrition Facts label. It translates grams, milligrams, and micrograms int...
Adrian Ashton · Sep 2, 2026 · 5 min read
Nutrition Science
Sodium on the Nutrition Facts Label: What 2,300 mg and %DV Actually Mean
Sodium is easy to underestimate. It appears in obvious places such as salty snacks and sauces, but it can also accumulate through breads, cereals, prepared m...
Adrian Ashton · Sep 2, 2026 · 4 min read
Nutrition Science
How to Compare Two Similar Foods Without Letting One Number Decide
Two boxes can look nearly identical from the front. One may say “whole grain,” another may feature fruit or a fitness message, and both may use colors that s...
Adrian Ashton · Sep 5, 2026 · 7 min read
Nutrition Science
Salmon vs Tuna vs Sardines: Which Everyday Fish Fits Your Meal?
Salmon, tuna, and sardines often get placed in a nutrition contest. One is praised for omega-3s, another for lean convenience, and another for packing a lot...
Adrian Ashton · Sep 5, 2026 · 5 min read
Nutrition Science
Reading Sugar on a Food Label: Total Sugars, Added Sugars, and % Daily Value
You are standing in the grocery aisle with two yogurt cups, two cereals, or two pasta sauces in your hands. One label says Total Sugars 12 g. Another says To...
Adrian Ashton · Sep 5, 2026 · 6 min read
Nutrition Science
FDA Daily Value Explained: How to Read %DV on a Nutrition Facts Label
A Nutrition Facts label can look like a wall of numbers—grams, milligrams, micrograms, and percentages. The percent Daily Value (%DV) is there to translate...
Adrian Ashton · Sep 6, 2026 · 5 min read