Energy Drink of the Month -- December 2014

Remember when you were a kid and December meant a few weeks off school? Then you get a job and December means all your weekends are booked. Solid. Of course, your downtime and stress level vary by your religion, the size of your your family, the proximity of your home to your work, and other things. It is this crazy level of business that inspired my pick for this month.

The Energy Drink* of the Month for December 2014 is Mio Energy.
*Technically this is not an energy drink, nor is it a shot. Consuming this as-is would be a horrible idea, and is strongly discouraged. Small enough to fit into a purse or a large pocket, this is THE essential holiday tool to help you keep your energy level up through the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. This portability is why Mio wins December. (read more here-->)

Quercetin and Lord of the Rings -- An Unexpected Analogy

What does quercetin have to do with Lord of the Rings? 

From Are You a Monster or a Rock Star: A Guide to Energy Drinks -- How They Work, Why They Work, How to Use Them Safely

This is just one of the many analogies and metaphors in the Energy Drink Guide. My philosophy is that nutrition should not be hard to remember. Anything worth remembering should be explained in proper context. If it means nothing to you, you won't remember it and it won't help you in any way later in life.  This philosophy may not work for everyone, but it's the philosophy that has always helped me study.