Coffee Is for Everyone
According to legend, we owe many delicious things to the Battle of Vienna, such as the creation of the croissant, the bagel, and the spreading of coffee.
Daily Archives:
2019-06-08
How I Kicked Sugar
I had just decided to focus more on academics, less on dance training, so I drastically cut down my physical activity. Between that and the hormonal changes affecting my 16-year-old body, I started gaining some weight.
How I Gave up Drinking Soft Drinks
Hopefully my story will help you discover the key to giving up soft drinks—a key entirely specific to you! I have always had a sweet tooth. It runs in my family, either because of genetics or social construction.
The Yin-Yang of Foods
People in traditional societies have for centuries used food to treat and prevent health problems of all kinds. The ancient Chinese understood food in relation to the Taoist philosophy of yin and yang—the principles that form the backbone of traditional Chinese medicine.
Natural Remedies for the Cold and Flu
According to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, honey was shown to improve both the severity and frequency of coughs and thus lead to better quality of sleep.
Ten Tips to Get Healthy
If you are not used to eating breakfast, and don’t feel hungry in the morning, then start your day with some miso soup or hot milk during the cold weather, and smoothies during the hot weather. Or, simply have a piece of fruit or a little good quality yogurt.
Green Tea Plus Exercise May Speed up Weight Loss
A recent analysis of 11 human trials with green tea preparations reported a 1.31 kilograms average body weight loss in intervention groups compared to control groups.
9 Tips for Making the Best Cup of Tea Ever
Even the most novice tea drinker can probably brew a decent cup. But why settle for decent? If a truly great cup of tea is what you’re after, follow these dos and don’ts.
The Health Benefits of Hibiscus Tea
A cup of sour tea may not be the first beverage that comes to mind when you are thinking about having something to drink. But don’t let the name scare you away, because the health benefits of sour tea (aka hibiscus tea) plus its unique taste should be enough for you to at least put it on your “to do” list.
Herbal Teas for Colds and Headaches
A tea that’s good to make at the first feeling of scratchiness in your throat is a combination of fresh minced ginger, fresh lemon juice, and raw honey or rock sugar.