With 'functional' beverages, brands rush to quench a thirst for drinks that do more than taste good


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The Independent Record— Feeling stressed? Want to enhance your workout? There’s a drink for that. Welcome to beverages with benefits, functional drinks designed to do more than just taste good or hydrate.

BroBible—Scientists Have Discovered Why A Cold Beer Tastes So Darn Good. There aren’t many things in this world that are more refreshing than a cold beer on a hot day, and there may actually be a scientific explanation for why that’s the case based on the results of a recent study. Common knowledge dictates a cold beer simply hits different, and I have to admit I’ve […]

Herald Democrat—Good Morning: It's good to be a geek. By Michael Hutchins Herald Democrat Since I was a kid, I’ve always been something of a geek. I’ve always had a thing for science fiction,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

The Takeout—Kettle Brand Gochujang Chips Review: Do They Taste Like The Real Deal?. When Kettle Brand announced that it was dropping a new limited-time flavor, my ears perked up. That’s because it’s not a new type of ranch-, barbecue-, or cheese-flavored chip, but rather one that’s nearer and dearer to my heart: gochujang. As a Korean-American, it’s been fascinating to see the sustained popularity of Korean flavors in American food over the past few decades. When I was a kid, my non-Korean friends were afraid of trying Korean staples like kimchi but can’t imagine a world...