5 French Wines That Exude Elegance and Class
When wine is the topic of a conversation, France normally comes to mind. Maybe Italy, California, Chile or Argentina will get a mention, but France and wine are often synonymous. The wines that come from the bountiful grapes grown in Bordeaux, Burgundy or Champagne rarely disappoint. French wine has a taste like no other region can produce. Even I,...
Can Donald Trump Really Build a Wall to Keep Illegal Immigrants Out?
Terrorism, drugs and jobs are always major talking points for politicians. With the 2016 presidential race in full swing, utterly wacky solutions to some of these problems are becoming major planks in candidates’ platforms. One absurd idea involves building a wall between Mexico and the United States, and while it isn’t a new concept, it’s an idea that, quite...
Chipotle E. Coli Source Remains a Mystery, but They Reopen Anyway
There have been 50 reported cases of E. coli from Oregon and Washington Chipotle restaurants, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) update released on November 12th. The source of the outbreak continues to baffle health officials, yet Chipotle has reopened most of its locations in the state of Washington, and in Portland, Oregon. Health officials...
Drinking Coffee May Honestly Save Your Life
Nobody's exactly sure how or where coffee was discovered. Some say an Ethiopian goat herder named Kaldi discovered coffee’s energetic properties after his goats became wild from eating coffee berries. We do know that by the sixteenth century, coffee had spread throughout the Arabian Peninsula, and the rest is history. Despite the mystery of coffee’s origins, it remains a...
7 Simple Steps to Break a Bad Habit, for Good
How many times have you cursed a bad habit that keeps catching up with you — whether it’s smoking, sitting too much, biting your nails, overspending, drinking too much, or snapping at your spouse. These behaviors are called habits because they are deeply ingrained into the psyche. Although they can be annoying, frustrating and even harmful, they don’t make you...
Climate Change May Be Ruining Your Sex Drive
Climate change may be the next excuse for not having sex, according to a new study that compares global warming with cooler temperatures betwixt the sheets. The rise in temperatures might be ruining your sex drive and subsequently decreasing the birth rate in America. The United States has observed a steady decline in its birth rate since the 2007...
Move Over Apple Cider Vinegar… Coconut Vinegar Takes the Spotlight
Move over apple cider, you may have met your match in the vinegar world. Introducing coconut vinegar. I have to admit, I had never tried coconut vinegar before now. I love, love, love coconut oil and use it daily. I cook with coconut sugar and coconut flour, and drink coconut water... but coconut vinegar is entirely new to me. So,...
This Is Why Hunger Makes You Cranky
Have you ever wondered why being hungry can make you so cranky? This state of hunger-induced anger, or being “hangry” as it is sometimes called, is your body’s natural response to its need for food. "Hanger" commonly comes from low blood-glucose levels When you eat food, the various components, such as carbohydrates and fats, are broken down into simple sugars,...
6 Dried Fruits That Are Actually Good for You!
Dried fruits sometimes get a bad reputation due to the fact that some have a high concentration of natural sugars, as well as the processing that some varieties go through. While you do have to be careful which ones you choose, and how many you eat, many dried fruits can provide phenomenal benefits for your health. First, dried fruits...
This Leaf Extract has 400 Times More Antioxidant Power Than Vitamin C
Make some room in your natural medicine cabinet, because today we are talking about an amazing remedy that you should definitely keep on hand. We are already familiar with the health benefits of olives and olive oil, but what about the leaves of this bountiful tree? They too contain amazing natural healing abilities. The use of olive leaf as a...
