Make Your Own Spice, Fruit or Nut Infused Oils
Infused oils take on a completely new life — adding another layer of depth to a salad dressing. But, instead of paying heaps for scented and infused edible oils, why not create your own blends. Points to remember Avocado oil is a great base for most flavorings since it does not have a distinctive flavor. The fruitiness of olive oil is...
How to Be Prepared for Everything Your Camping Trip Can Throw at You
If you are an avid hiker or outdoorsman, you obviously know how much fun can be had in the woods, on the side of a mountain or at the lake. There are so many interesting ways to enjoy nature, but nature can be harsh as well as beautiful. It pays to be aware of the ways in which your...
Eating Healthy Fats May Prevent Heart Disease Deaths
You probably already know that heart disease is the leading killer of Americans. Over 600,000 people in the United States die as a result of heart disease each year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports. These scary statistics raise the question: What can be done to prevent this? According to a new study published in the Journal...
Stop Burning Yourself Out with Hour-Long Workouts
Finding the motivation to get to the gym can be hard. If hour-long workouts leave you feeling exhausted, try firing up your fitness routine with short workouts that won’t leave you gasping for breath and looking for a comfy place to nap when you’re done. With a shorter time commitment required and some solid scientific evidence to back them...
Look Out for This New “Natural Sweetener” — It’s Just Aspartame in Disguise!
If you’ve been reading The Alternative Daily for any length of time, you will know that we are not big fans of aspartame. Although conventional sources recommend such alternative sweeteners over calorie-laden sugar, we consider aspartame to be even worse than sugar! That’s really saying something, since sugar ranks pretty close to the top of our list of “toxic...
Why You Should Drizzle Olive Oil on (Almost) Everything
Almost everyone knows that olive oil is healthier than, say, french fry oil, but still most Americans do not consume much olive oil. Compounding the issue is the fact that much of the olive oil sold today in supermarkets actually contains only a small part olive oil with cheaper oils, such as canola oil, making up the bulk of...
Keeping Outdoor Cats Safe in Wintertime
Not every kitty has the luxury of a warm bed — possibly yours — and a comfortable, indoor life. Barn cats and other “working” felines live outdoors, as do feral cats and those who can’t acclimate to living inside. If you care for such cats and live in an area with harsh winters, there are steps you can take to...
When It Rains, It Floods in California… But It’s Not Helping Much
Recent damage from the El Niño weather phenomenon made headlines in California and indeed across the country. Heavy rainfall brought the normally empty concrete of the L.A. River back to life and caused flooding and mudslides across Southern California. The historic Golden State drought is not over yet — and the unpredictable weather system could cause severe damage to crops,...
Forget the “Cheat Days” — They Might Mess Up Your Gut
Living a clean, healthy lifestyle is a big adjustment for many people. In today's Western culture, many of us grew up eating processed foods, going out for fast-food burgers and fries, and enjoying quick-fix microwaveable meals and deep-fried snacks. We know that none of this is healthy. While making slow, gradual changes towards health is the way to go —...
Animals in Swimming Pools: 5 Weird Stories
Those of you living down south might be accustomed to seeing menacing reptiles on a regular basis. But as long as everyone minds their own business, things usually turn out okay... One croc got a little too close for comfort, however. On Thursday, January 21, a Florida Keys homeowner was greeted by an uninvited guest lounging in his pool. Seems...
