Have you heard of the saying “we are what we eat?” The food we eat impacts our bodies and our health. For the average American, this can be concerning as most of our diets are filled with fatty, processed foods that are high in calories. We tend to be more attracted to the junk foods
Tea drinking has been a way of life for more than 5000 years. There are many different myths and stories about the exact origin of the ancient brew but it is fair to say that the earliest drinkers of tea were in China. One of the more consistently quoted ancient tales tells of ruler Shen
July is National Blueberry Month, celebrating the irresistible blue gem superfood. Blueberries are the perfect example that good things come in small packages: - The blueberry ranks as one of the highest of any fruit for cancer-fighting antioxidants - One cup of blueberries delivers about a quarter of the vitamin C you should have each
It seems the negative effects of caffeinated soft drinks aren't considered as often as they should be when reaching for a beverage to satisy your thirst. Each day there is a staggering 1.6 billion servings of Coke sold worldwide, and a recent Gallup poll reveals that 48% of surveyed Americans still drink soda on a
In recognition of National Grapefruit Month we put together a collection of grapefruit infused water and grapefruit juice recipes to help you incorporate the healthy and naturally invigorating grapefruit as part of your hydration routine. With the many health benefits to be reaped from the grapefruit, it is surprising that the grapefruit is rarely mentioned
This year National Fresh Squeezed Juice Week is celebrated January 15th – January 21rd. Eating plenty of fruit and veggies each day is a great way to stay healthy, and drinking fresh squeezed juice is an alternative to help you add their health benefits to your diet. Whether you keep it plain and simple or