by laurel on August 10, 2011
I’ve been a fan of Metromint waters for years. Metromint is unsweetened, purified water and real mint. I tried it one day when I saw it one the shelves of my local health food store back in Florida. My stomach was a bit upset and I thought something minty would make it feel better. Turns [...]
by laurel on May 29, 2011
Over the past year I became a little obsessed with coconuts. I’ve been using coconut milk in my soups and stews or anytime I need a milk substitute. I’ve been eating coconut ice cream for treats and even made my own ice cream last summer using coconut meat and cashews. I’m also crazy for coconut [...]
by laurel on May 12, 2011
Everyone I know says they need to drink more water. It’s something we know we should do but often forget to do it enough. Drinking plenty of water gives you energy, makes your skin look great, and promotes healthy sexual function, among many other benefits. I’ve actually been on the market for a water filter [...]
by laurel on April 24, 2010
Wow, April is almost over and man does the time fly! Today was the most beautiful day in New York. Out on the streets it looked like there were parades going on everywhere…but in reality it was just gorgeous weather forcing every New Yorker to take to the streets. I was happy to spend much [...]
by laurel on April 13, 2010
How many weight-loss strategies have you heard? Probably dozens, if not more. To me, weight loss is all about food, stress management, and exercise. Until you get those factors in order, you are likely to have trouble losing weight. As far as food goes, there is no perfect diet that will work for everyone, but [...]
by laurel on December 9, 2008
I thank my stars that I’ve never had any problems with kidney stones, but I’ve heard they are just terrible to deal with. If you’re prone to get them, I have some good news for you. Natural News recently reported that lemons and other citrus fruits can help prevent kidney stones from developing. John Milner, [...]
by laurel on April 5, 2007
MSNBC.com reports on some common food myths exposed by exercise physiologist Wendy Repovich. Read on. “Eating eggs will raise your cholesterol.” – Although eggs have a concentrated amount of cholesterol, if you eat them in moderation, you won’t consume enough cholesterol to put you at risk. “Eating carbohydrates makes you fat” – Removing carbohydrates from [...]