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Coriander – the good, the bad, and the ugly
Coriander comes from the Greek word, “koris,” which means bed bugs, because the little seeds resemble bugs. Its peculiar smell doesn’t help either. And recently, scientific studies have found a correlation between the fat cells in coriander and that of bed bugs. Bear with me as I shriek, EEEEW! Many people have that reaction to this plant, the leaves of which are called cilantro. Any resemblance ought to be a turn off, right? For …
The Health Benefits of Drinking Kombucha
Kombucha is a drink with an age-old recipe originating in the far east. The Chinese referred to it as the "Immortal Health Elixir." In recent years, Kombucha has become popular with the health conscious looking for an alternative to fizzy drinks packed with artificial sweeteners and red dye whatever! At first glance, you might just…
Advantages of Organic Food
Organic food, once regarded as part of hippie culture, is quickly gaining in popularity and commanding larger sections in local supermarkets. Even big business wants a part of the “green” as they race to create products that are more environmentally and health-friendly. The advantages of organic food are many. While some consumers might buy organic food strictly for its health benefits, others support the organic movement for environmental reasons and animal rights. Lastly, there are those who just want to see their local organic farmers thrive.
5 Metabolism Boosting Foods To Add To Your Diet
A higher metabolism can only increase your chances for weight loss success. Eating foods that speed up your metabolism will help your body to burn energy which in turn, will help you meet your weight loss goals faster. Below is a list highlighting five easy ways to do this. Try them out over the next…
Tax Tips for Gifts to Charity
Although you donate gifts to a charity as an act of kindness, your charitable generosity may give you some much needed tax relief. Each time you make a donation, regardless if it is monetary, a service rendered or material items, make sure you obtain some type of record for your donation. When it comes time to file your tax return, pull out those records for the gifts you gave to charity throughout the year, and you could possibly decrease the amount of taxes you owe. Monetary Donations