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Discover the best healthy alternatives to seed oils, their benefits, and why IQBARs are a smart option for healthier snacking.

Discover the best travel-friendly snacks and drinks for your holiday adventures. These healthy, convenient, and mess-free options will keep you fueled on the go.

Coconut oil has surged in popularity in recent years, finding its way into kitchens, coffee cups, keto diet plans, and even oral hygiene routines. Yet, amidst its widespread use, a lesser-known fac...

Who needs superpowers from radioactive spiders when you have flavonoids? Sure, they won’t help you sling webs across the city, but they do work tirelessly to conquer health-damaging villains and ma...

In the ever-evolving landscape of health trends and gourmet delights, a unique fusion has captured the attention of both health enthusiasts and coffee lovers alike: lion’s mane coffee.   Don’t worr...

Has your cognitive forecast been more cloudy than clear? Science says caffeine may be just what you need to bust through that brain fog. When you’re stuck in this hazy mental traffic jam, your nogg...

Coffee is often celebrated for its numerous health benefits, from its rich antioxidant content to its well-documented energy-boosting properties. However, this much-loved beverage can also come wit...

Are brain health supplements the secret to keeping your mind forever young? Or are they just like weight loss pills: placebos promising an easy fix in lieu of healthy dietary and lifestyle changes?...

Ever feel like your nerves are more frayed than your favorite pair of jeans? Our nervous system is the HQ for everything that happens in our bodies and brains. But taking care of it may be more of ...

Can the foods on the MIND diet help preserve your brain health and mental edge? Although researchers say cognitive decline isn’t an inevitable part of aging, Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leadin...

Imagine a magic potion that could help you simultaneously combat stress, sleep better, and keep your heart healthy. It turns out, you don’t have to look far to find this wondrous solution—it’s hidi...

 We’ve all been there—that frustrating yet familiar feeling of mental fog weighing us down as we struggle to concentrate, recall information, or maintain mental clarity. Often referred to as “brain...

Anxiety and depression rank among the most prevalent mental health conditions globally. Many people struggling with these issues seek solace in their preferred comfort foods, whether it’s ice cream...

Are you tired of feeling like you’re living in a mental haze? Do you struggle with mood swings, lack of mental focus, and a general sense of “blah”? If so, you’re not alone! In today’s fast-paced w...

With the daily grind of work demands, family obligations, and navigating through traffic with drivers who make you question humanity, stress is something we all experience. But when it becomes chro...

Do you regularly find yourself feeling mentally foggy and unfocused? You could be experiencing brain fog. Brain fog isn’t a medical condition, but rather a term used to describe a set of symptoms t...

Are you a fan of mushrooms? If so, good news! Mushrooms are some of the healthiest foods in existence, with many varieties offering benefits from energy to stress resilience to enhanced brain power...

Can eating specific foods (and avoiding others) reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia? A growing body of evidence suggests the answer is yes.   One diet in particular,...

When you consider your diet, chances are you’re mainly focused on how the food you consume affects the health of your body and (let’s be honest) your physical appearance.  However, food affects not...

Many people think intelligence is something that’s fixed. You either have it or you don’t! However, the brain is far more adaptable than one might think. Certain activities and habits have been sho...

As one of the key ingredients in the viral “bulletproof coffee” trend, MCT oil has become a well-known supplement in the wellness world. While it’s most commonly associated with the keto diet, it’s...

Nootropics are exploding in popularity as more and more people recognize the cognitive benefits these supplements provide.  From students and young professionals to business owners and athletes, pe...

Struggling with stress, brain fog, or fatigue? You might want to look into adaptogens.  What are adaptogens? They are active compounds found in certain plants and mushrooms that impact how the body...

Breakfast can be hard. Breakfast on the go is even harder! Still, we all know how important breakfast is. After waking up from a too-short night of sleep, it’s easy to neglect to nourish your body ...

Getting a good night's sleep is very important to your health. 7-8 hours of sleep every night can help reduce your risk of chronic illnesses, keep your brain healthy and alert, and boost your immun...

Let’s face it: the typical office “snack rack” sucks. It's riddled with cheap carbs (e.g., corn, oats, rice), packed with sugar or sugar equivalents (e.g., dextrose), and offers little-to-no nutrit...

Have blue-green drinks and “mermaid” smoothies been filling your social media feeds lately? Believe it or not, you have an edible algae to thank for that! Spirulina has become a wildly popular addi...

Barbecues, cold fruity drinks, beach vacations - all three are components of a fantastic summer ahead. But remember: it's important not to scrap your clean-eating and exercise habits amidst the sea...

The link between food and mood in popular culture centers largely on blunt, high-level concepts. Take Snickers commercials for example - they effectively villainize hunger's temperamental effects w...

In a given week, do you often feel tired during the day? If you answered yes you’re not alone - in fact, you’re in the majority. A recent study assessed 1,139 American workers and found that 76% re...

“What’s Maaatch-Ah?” We’ve heard that question at least 100 times over the past month, despite Matcha emerging as one of the hottest ingredient trends of the past year. So, we figured we’d write a ...

As we’ve sampled out IQ Bars from our very first production run in Boston, we’ve fielded hundreds of questions about the ingredients we use in our products. One of the most common inquiries we get ...