Vipology Staff Writer

Eat Fiber to Beat the Blues

Lifting your spirits might be as easy as adding more beans to your plate.  In the October 2018 issue of “Nutrition,” a study that monitored almost 17,000 American adults enrolled in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), reported that found that people who reported eating more overall fiber (including whole grains, fruits and […]

Fancy Snacks

Snacking across the board will take a turn toward the fancy this year, and snacks, as they start to usurp the usual three-meals-a-day routine, are anything but ordinary. Snacking has become an occasion of its very own — think charcuterie or cheese boards for one, one-ounce portions of Cypress Grove cheeses paired with demi-baguettes as […]

Eating Keto? No, No.

This time of year, diets are everywhere. According to Jaclyn London, MS, RD, CDN, Good Housekeeping Institute, and author of “Dressing on the Side (and other Diet Myths Debunked)” better health and weight loss begin with choices that, over time, become habits – supporting lifelong change through tangible, actionable strategies that you can adapt for […]

Probiotics Power

Back in 2017, experts predicted the naturally occurring probiotics in fermented foods like kimchi and “pickled everything” would blow up the food world. In 2019, expect even more innovative probiotic integrations in food — and not just in the supplement or refrigerated aisles. New strains of probiotics such as Bacillus coagulans GBI-30 and Bacillus coagulans […]

Tech Farmers

It has GPS, lasers, computer vision, and uses machine learning and sensors to be more efficient. This is the new high-tech farm equipment from John Deere, which made its first Consumer Electronics Show appearance last week to highlight the importance of tech in farming. Deere brought its massive agricultural combine and GPS-guided tractor to the […]

Tech-Infused Bathrooms

As technology evolves, an increasing number of tech options are available for the bathroom. Mirrors with built-in LED lighting, motion detecting faucets, and even automatic temperature regulators are growing in popularity. As seen in some hotel bathrooms, mirror-integrated touchscreens are also becoming popular among the more tech-savvy population. An example of this is the new […]