If you're a heavy coffee drinker, consider trading it for tea instead. Tea can provide a huge array of health benefits and, if it's the caffeine you must have, may be a more "mild" substitute. (more…)
Delicious Iced Chai Latte Recipe
If you're a heavy coffee drinker, consider trading it for tea instead. Tea can provide a huge array of health benefits and, if it's the caffeine you must have, may be a more "mild" substitute. (more…)
Believe it or not, consuming chocolate has numerous health benefits. This is not just wishful thinking, it is fact. However, before running out to buy all those candy bars you've been resisting for so long, it's important to know all the facts because not all chocolates are created equal. Only some chocolate contains the goodness that your body will reap the benefits from. Where Does Chocolate Come From? Cacao trees grow in equatorial regions around the globe and are full of natural plant nutrients. This tree produces a fruit about […]
Organic pomegranate seeds or refreshing pomegranate juice is a delicious, refreshing snack! This slightly peculiar fruit has been thought to hold legendary powers for centuries. Persians believe Eve actually ate a pomegranate when she plucked from the tree of knowledge in the Garden of Eden, not an apple. Ancient Egyptians buried their dead with pomegranates because they believed it offered eternal life. This fruit is also featured in mythology and tradition as a symbol of good tidings. Greeks break open a pomegranate at wedding celebrations and the Chinese eat candied […]
Imagine you're on your way to a crucial job interview. You're stuck in traffic and worried you'll miss the appointment. You can't take an alternate route, and time is ticking. If you could see your cells, you would realize that your body is most likely responding by releasing cortisol, a "stress hormone." Stressful situations, lack of sleep, and even busy lifestyles can elevate cortisol levels in your body. However, when cortisol levels stay high for long periods, it can have a negative effect on your health. Fortunately, you can easily […]
You may have noticed that many companies now make household goods with “non-toxic” somewhere on the label – cleaning solutions, personal care items, food and beverage containers, children’s toys, clothing, and even things we eat are marketed as healthy alternatives to what people have used for decades. Why the switch? Modern research has found that many chemicals used in manufacturing (often for well-intended purposes, like durability or effectiveness) are harmful to humans, animals, and the environment. Understanding how these toxic chemicals can impact your health and knowing where you might […]
