There's something in some people that cannot stand the thought of energy drinks. They are convinced energy drinks must be bad for you, so they put together alarmist infographics like this one, about the caffeine content in the most common energy drinks.
Problem being? It's not that much caffeine!
When it comes to nuts, there are a lot of different options. Not just the type of nut, but the preparation style. Do you want a healthy snack? Or just a salty, greasy, highly-flavored low-carb treat? And how do you feel about "scroop"?
"Scroop" is the wonderful and amazing word that describes the texture of damp silk, corn starch, and nuts like hazelnuts, Brazil nuts, and macadamia nuts. That weird crunch that some people (myself included) love. But for others, it's like fingernails on a blackboard.
We have one of the worst food safety records in the developed world. In the wake of the government shutdown, FDA food inspections have been suspended, and the nation-wide network for reporting outbreaks of food-borne illness (which triggers food recalls) is closed. As little work as the FDA does at the best of times (they are only able to inspect 2% of the food being imported into the country when they are working at full speed), the closure of FDA inspections could end up being disastrous for American health.
We all need to eat more vegetables. Even the vegetarians I know complain that they don't eat enough vegetables. No one can eat enough, but we all know that we should.
Vegetable benefits
Everybody knows that vegetables have nutrients. Important nutrients that keep you healthy and active. But a lot of people do not fully appreciate the role of fiber in their diet. Vegetables are a great way to get fiber, both soluble and insoluble.
What is it about the sandwich that makes it such a common symbolic pawn in the gender wars? From the misogynistic "make me a sandwich" Sad Man Brigade, to this new story about a man who agreed to marry his girlfriend if she made him 300 sandwiches. I feel bad for the sandwich. It's not the sandwich's fault that we keep using them as the central metaphor in truly ugly conversations.
Obviously sweets and high-acid foods (like orange juice and Coke) are bad for your teeth. But what should you add to your diet if you want to boost your dental health?
1. Cheese
Cheese contains calcium, which is good for your teeth. But it also contains the milk protein casein, which can help improve the surface of your teeth and make them more resistant to cavities.
I recently toyed with the idea of making my own candles, because I wanted a specific blend of scents. I ended up placing a custom order with an Etsy seller, but along the way I followed a rabbit trail of links trying to decide between beeswax, soy, and regular paraffin candle wax.
Health Risks
Every year the famous New Forest ponies of southern England face a health crisis. Acorns fall to the ground in huge numbers, tempting the ponies into eating them. But the acorns will make the ponies sick.
What to do? Release pigs into the forest to eat all the acorns first, before the ponies can get to them! At the end of acorn season the happy pigs are rounded up and returned to their owners. Win-win!
For couples that want to get away from the world and consider health to be their top priority, the idyllic Chiva-Som Resort and Spa is a perfect destination. Located at the
For those couples that want the absolute best in both luxury and wellness, go to a country known for its long tradition of health retreats. The Grand Resort Bad Ragaz in
