People have been drinking tea for nearly five thousand years. A Chinese legend has it that Emperor Shen Nung was boiling water in 2,732BC when some leaves blew through the window and landed in the pot.
Inspired Salads – A Healthy Meal In Minutes
Salads don’t have to be boring. Nor do they have to be raw. With a little bit of creativity, you can create a salad that your friends and family will keep coming back for.
The Reasons So Many People Are Becoming Vegetarians
People are switching to vegetarian and vegan diets in increasing numbers around the world. Whether it’s concerns about climate change, worries about animal welfare, or an attempt to find a healthier diet, many people are moving away from meat-based diets. Here are some important statistics about vegetarianism that you might not have heard of.
How to Understand Your Gut and Keep It Healthy
As the holiday season nears and you fill your bellies with goodies, it pays over the long run to have some sense of what impact all the eating has. Do you really know (beyond a vague sense gleaned from high school biology) how your gastrointestinal system works?
MSG: Killer Chemical or Harmless Ingredient?
Many restaurants and manufacturers have come under fire for using a chemical called MSG, or Monosodium glutamate, in their food. People have reported symptoms like headaches, nausea and even heart palpitations. But is MSG really as dangerous as people make it out to be? Let’s dive into the science.
How To Drink Alcohol And Still Lose Weight
Going out seems impossible when you’re on a diet. After all, fitness is all about eating your veggies and avoiding unnecessary calories. Or is it?
22 Healthy Baking Substitutions That Let You Enjoy Dessert On A Diet
I can’t be the only one who gets cinnamon roll cravings! On my commute home, I sometimes dream of ooey-gooey cinnamon-filled goodness packed in a sweet and warm bun. But when I get home, reality hits.
8 Meals You Can Make For Less Than $3.30
If you’re trying to stick to a budget, preparing food ahead of time is a must. When you don’t have recipes to choose from, you may find yourself with bland foods in the fridge.
10 Foods That Are Great For Building Muscle
I have to give a shout out to anyone who’s stuck to a diet through the holiday season. My daily food intake has been mostly eggnog and pumpkin pie, but I’m trying to do better in the new year. Probably time to pick up foods that will turn my fat into muscle!
Here are 2017’s Top New Year’s Resolutions
Happy 2017! January 1 is both refreshing and daunting. A new year is a chance for a clean start, but I often end up failing at New Year’s resolutions before I even really get a chance to try.