8 Glasses of Water a Day is a Lie
How much water should you drink a day? Well. It’s not 8 glasses. The 8 glasses is a gross oversimplification of a very different statement, shortened to bumper-sticker length.
The Inflation Problem: How to Get Rid of Bloating
I was considering adding "Fast" to the end of this title (as a well-trained SEO lapdog that I am), but then remembered my own story of how I naturally got rid of constant bloating (and I do mean constant). So, I chose to drop the misleading time stamp and tell the story.
Gut Health and Symptoms of Nutritional Deficiencies
How to improve gut health was once an issue only when a person got some GI distress (as a centerpiece on its own or a sidepiece of some other disease) and was left with a decimated flora. Today, we know that most of our immunity is produced, resides in, and is dispatched from and by the gut microbiome. We know that gut health is the foremost barrier to the organism and that all nutrients are broken down and absorbed in the deep, dark recesses of our ancient and personal biomes.
Would you like to get high... On sugar?
Is sugar addiction real? Yes. At Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory or Hansel and Gretel's cabin of imprisonment, all is edible, made of sugar and spice, and everything nice. The sugar-laced gastronomical landscape of today is akin to these fairytale-ish wonky worlds of prediabetes. Sweet in the beginning, sugar addiction is really bad news long term.
6 Popsicle Recipes You’ll Actually Make This Summer
You don’t need to be a Pinterest expert to make amazing popsicles. Paletas, ice pops, popsicles - whatever you call them, they’re delicious. But who wants to spend all day concocting whimsical treats that will melt in 5 minutes? We’ve put together some easy recipes that would make Mart
Seasonal Foods That Will Put a Spring in Your Step
Discover 6 energizing & delicious fruits & veggies! Spring has officially arrived, bringing warmer, wetter weather and a new selection of colorful produce at the farmer’s market. After a winter spent on the couch with takeout and Netflix, it’s time to spring clean your diet and give you
Unwrapping the Myth: Is Chocolate Bad for Your Skin?
Is chocolate really to blame for acne, blemishes and breakouts? We investigate this common myth. There’s a lot of advice and information out there in the wonderful world of beauty, and sometimes it can be difficult to distinguish fact from fiction. Never fear! We are happy to help demystify some o
Festive AF Holiday Cocktails
Channel your inner mixologist and wow every party guest. The holidays are in full swing, which means so are holiday parties. And what comes hand in hand with holiday parties? Delicious Christmas cocktails. From icy blue Jack Frost cocktails to toasted marshmallows floating atop a creamy beverage, w
The Beauty and Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar
Why this household staple deserves its place in the beauty and health aisle. As we try to live a greener life, we’re constantly looking for ways to add natural beauty products and organic foods into our lives. So when celebrities and stars began touting the benefits of apple cider vinegar, we had
Thanksgiving Recipes That Are Delicious AND Easy AF
Make a mouthwatering meal with these easy recipes.
Anti-Aging Superfoods from the Okinawa Diet, Sardinian Diet, and Ikarian Diet
People have long searched for the fountain of youth—and some seem to have found it. In areas around the world known as “Blue Zones,” Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; and Ikaria, Greece, the elders are spry and regularly live until 100. While it’s most likely a combination of factors that con
Interview with food blogger Dana Drori: tips for a quick healthy breakfast
Aftertastes.co founder, Dana Drori, gives us exclusive tips on an easy, healthy, yummy breakfast. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtbAt1KhH3A[/embed] Click here to see Dana's final shots from our LUNA™ 2 photoshoot or check out behind the scenes. Kristen Van Nest: I'm Kristen
Meet Dana Drori: Founder of aftertastes.co, a blog about how food impacts our lives and relationships
Food Memories? Meet aftertastes.co founder, Dana Drori, and learn about what inspired her to start the blog... [video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2SzK_IK5fs&feature=youtu.be] Click here to see Dana's final shots from our LUNA™ 2 photoshoot or check out behind the
How to Drink Craft Beer
How can those held back by hops prejudice to overcome the bitter taste left in their mouth? The word “craft beer” has garnered some unsavory connotations over the past few years - for those wary of hipster pretension, unkempt beards, thick-framed glasses and “Cascade hops” dropped casually
The Acne Diet: A Beginner's Guide to Clear Skin Eating
Wondering how to clear up acne? The so-called acne diet might be the best place to start. But before we get into the list of ingredients and other things that can help acne, let's start with the basics. What is acne? Acne is one of the most common dermatological conditions, affecting millions of yo
