Starbucks’ “Liquid Lab” Creation Pumpkin Spice Latte Available This Week
September 8, 2015, marked a day in Starbucks history as the coffee house giant released their autumn hallmark drink, the Pumpkin Spice Latte with real pumpkin. Starbucks has been under much scrutiny over their original Pumpkin Spice Latte, since the drink did not contain any actual pumpkin. However, the new and improved #PSL — as it is tweeted 3,000 times...
Protect Yourself from Toxic People
Did you know that some people are bad for your health? In fact, they can be downright toxic. Toxic people often leave you feeling wounded, drained, negative, or vulnerable after only a short time in their company. Here are ways to recognize toxic people and how to protect yourself from them. Toxic people really are everywhere You may come into...
Dried Fruit: Healthy Snack or Sugar-Laden Disaster?
Dried fruit is a controversial health food due to its high sugar content. By removing water from fruit, such items as raisins, banana chips, apricots, and prunes are created. Dried fruit has more nutrients than candy, but this doesn’t mean that it is necessarily healthy. Below we unlock the myths surrounding dried fruit once and for all. Nutrients in dried...
Heal Thyself! Boost Your Own Body Repairs
Our bodies were designed with some very impressing healing abilities. Some organs, such as the liver, are quite adept at repairing damaged structures. Nevertheless, that doesn't mean you shouldn't try to help the process. Here are some simple things you can do to increase your body's natural healing abilities. Intestinal distress Your body has its own built-in way of dealing with...
The Whole Foods Shake Down: How Do You Feel about Whole Foods?
It’s customer appreciation month at Whole Foods, and the company’s website offers a wholesome message, “Love Is All You Knead.” This is quite a clever little slogan and kudos for the customer appreciation. However, Whole Foods customers might not be feeling the love, as reports of scale tampering and overcharging go viral. Their “Quality Standards” page boasts, “Standards that aren’t...
Kraft Expands Recall of Sliced Cheese to Include 350,000 Cases
Plastic anyone? Yeah, we didn’t think so. No one wants to take a bite of their sandwich and choke on a piece of plastic, yet that’s exactly what’s happening to people across the country. Last week, Kraft issued an expanded recall its Kraft Singles American cheese slices because they pose a choking hazard. Here’s the scoop on the situation and...
What You Don’t Want to Buy at Trader Joe’s
Trader Joe’s offers up some great products and boasts a healthy living mission that’s backed by reasonable prices for you, the consumer. You should always stay up-to-date on the alternative health trends that make you healthier and happier. However, buying blindly at Trader Joe’s can cause misfortune and you may feel a bit down after purchasing a few of...
Destroy Free Radicals and 9 Other Reasons to Drink Coffee Leaf Tea
Coffee leaf tea is a drink made from the leaves of coffee plants. Even though it is fairly new to the market, it is already getting a lot of attention. Attempts have been made to introduce coffee leaf tea to the British and Australian markets for over 200 years, but it has never caught on. The health benefits of coffee...
Some Think It Is Gross… We Say Do This Daily for Great Health
Most of us are well acquainted with the paranoia of having sweat marks under our arms, or giving off a bit of an aromatic tang in the presence of another human being. We all sweat, but any degree of noticeable perspiration is pretty much a no-no in any civilized setting. However, we want to take a different tack and celebrate sweat...
3 Herbal Formulas That Fight Asthma
Asthma is a condition in the lungs that causes spasmodic swelling, which hampers breathing. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of people suffering from asthma is growing. In 2001, about one in 14 people had asthma, but by 2009, one out of every 12 people suffered from asthma. Researchers are not sure what causes...
