Food & Recipes
Depressed? Eat smarter.
Chalk another one up for eating a healthy diet. As if we didn’t already know it, but there’s new evidence that suggests eating a diet which includes a bunch of fruits and veggies — and limiting highly processed foods — helps reduce symptoms of depression. Of course, it’s not surprising, but it’s a timely reminder,…
Read MoreObesity is the new smoking
There is new information coming from the UK that, while not surprising, is quite alarming. Obesity seems to be rising at such a mind-boggling rate that it is being dubbed “the new smoking.” Increasing reliance on junk and convenience foods could set back decades of medical advances. So much that it has actually overtaken…
Read MoreSuperfood
If you regularly read our blog, you know we take every opportunity to post good news about coffee. As far as we’re concerned, any reason to sip a cup’a is a good one. Ladies and gentlemen, reason #1001 as to why coffee is winning at everything it does: It has a newly discovered superpower.…
Read MoreCrazy for Jerky
Step away from that meat stick! We’ve got some bad news if you like beef jerky or cured meats. Scientists have made a shocking new discovery about mania and what may contribute to it: Jerky, meat sticks, and cold cuts. It turns out, processed meats like jerky and some cold cuts that contain nitrates…
Read MoreWine & Weed Killer
Want some weed killer with your wine? What kind of question is THAT, you ask. Unfortunately, a serious one. Looks like Monsanto is at it again. This time, though, it’s messing with wine and beer and not just the usual weeds. It appears as though glyphosate, the weed-killing ingredient found in RoundUp, has been found…
Read MoreSuper Strawberries!
You know that candy that summons you to “taste the rainbow”? Well, we’re not telling you to taste that rainbow, but we can’t stress enough how important it is to actually eat the rainbow. You know the one… Not the one full of dye and processed sugar, but the one that’s healthy, well-rounded, full of…
Read MoreWhy Organic?
Is it really that important to eat organic? Does it really make a difference as far as health and wellness go? Turns out it is and does. According to the Environmental Working Group, it makes a huge difference. Pesticides are the known cause of many types of cancers and tumors and infertility issues, not to…
Read MoreNational Chocolate Cupcake Day
It’s going to be a scrumptious day. It’s National Chocolate Cupcake Day! Yes! It’s a real thing! And, if you’re one of the few odd birds that don’t like chocolate, well, you can wait for Dec 15 which is just regular ol’ cupcake day. We know that this is not something we usually tell you…
Read MorePumpkin Power!
The wind is shifting. The temps are cooling. The leaves are beginning to dance off of their branches. That could only mean one thing. It’s Fall! And with fall comes all the cozy and warm feelings you can stand. Warm socks. Fuzzy sweaters. Hot tea. Bonfires. Cider. Cocoa. And, pumpkin spice EVERYTHING. There may be…
Read MoreCoffee Saves Lives
I’m drinking my coffee while writing this. And, it’s good. It’s really good. It’s not just your regular cup of java, though. It’s one that could quite possibly help me live longer. You want to live longer too? Go grab yourself a cup o’ joe and read up on on the newest study that says…
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