Whether it's to spice up a salad, soften meat or decrease your sodium intake by replacing salt, we’re all familiar with vinegar in the kitchen. Many people are even familiar with its more obscure uses. For example, pickling pickles...
As the weather turns cooler, do you think about having a warm soak in the tub at the end of a long day? If you do, then you’re going to enjoy this mix as much as I do. Now...
There’s no mistaking Starbucks’ appeal — freshly brewed coffeehouse beverages, pleasing flavors and tempting aromas. Yet, inside those appealing brews often hides heaps of processed sugar, sodium, artificial flavors and high calories. So what’s a health-conscious coffee lover to...
If you’re on a blood thinner, it’s important to know that pharmaceuticals aren’t the only option. There are effective natural blood thinners as well. That said, it is extremely important that you consult your medical professional before deciding to...
It is hard to turn down a delicious granola bar, but most store-bought brands aren’t as nutritious as you'd think. Some deliver more high fructose corn syrup and preservatives than nuts and oats. The best way to make sure...
For as long as I can remember, dairy milk has been a part of my life. A constant companion providing lubrication for my breakfast cereal, creaminess for my tea or coffee, dilution for my smoothies and vital ingredient for...
The term “orangutan” actually means “person of the forest,” as when they were discovered in areas of Indonesia and Malaysia, local people felt they were people who lived in trees. Orangutan and human DNA is 97 percent the same,...
Summer is quickly coming to an end — but that doesn’t mean you can’t still have outdoor fun with the family. Autumn is an excellent time to take the kids on a hike — it’s not too hot, but...
Gardening provides a relaxing hobby to appreciate nature while also supplying some quality alone time. Growing an eco-conscious garden can take that hobby one step further for a wide range of benefits to local ecosystems.
Here are a few tips...
Pink Himalayan salt has gained quite a bit of popularity over recent years, thanks to the health food movement discovering its many benefits for the human body. Himalayan salt is mined in the Khewra Salt Mine of Pakistan, only...
