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When the majority of us crack open a soda to pair with our meals or down a sports drink on a hot day, it’s very rare for our minds to tell us, “This just might be killing me.” Unfortunately, this … More
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Tea is one of the most pleasant things to drink: it’s calming, hydrating and some varieties offer an array of benefits. Oolong tea may help weight loss while others may aid in lowering cholesterol and risk of heart disease. Plus, it is typically low in calories and much better for you than the majority of other flavored beverages. And now, there may be yet another reason to indulge in your tea habit even more. More
I have already made my feelings clear about coconut water. And even though I feel like a pawn in a giant, coconut-tree-cash-crop-probably-terrible-for-the-planet industry which targets people exactly like me (young-ish, female, sporty, into yoga, eater of kale), I can’t stay away from the stuff. However, Rockstar has managed to develop the one coconut water-ish product I could definitely avoid. It is called Rockstar Coconut Water. More
The smooth aroma of freshly roasted coffee beans in the morning and the taste of a bitter yet subtly-sweet sip just poured from my French press is one that I look forward to daily. Actually, it’s not just something I crave—it’s something I need in order to function like a normal human being. However, the debate on whether coffee is really ‘healthy’ has been under debate for some time now. On advice from my acupuncturist, I once gave up coffee for a week or so, and it was not an easy time (to say the least). I eventually gave up on giving up coffee because I decided the benefits and my enjoyment outweighed the costs. Some researchers and scientists say it’s good for you, others say it’s bad. So who and what do we believe? More
Last week, we talked to some kombucha brewers about why their tea is good for you. Kombucha may aid with digestion, immune functioning and more. But it’s also $3 or $4 a pop if you buy it at the store. That might not be unreasonable (people pay $4 for Starbucks’ drinks all the time), but it is an indulgence. How can you still reap kombucha’s health benefits (or just enjoy it) without spending a lot of money? More
Last summer, some friends and I invented a cocktail we nicknamed ‘the Petticoat,’ which involved kombucha (a fermented probiotic tea) and St. Germain, an all-natural elderflower liqueur. It’s a great summer afternoon cocktail, when you want something cold, refreshing and only mildly alcoholic or sweet. More
Coconut water: Some swear it’s a great way to replenish after after exercising (or a night of heavy drinking); others say the beverage (often sold for up to $3 a bottle) is nothing more that a hyped up marketing gimmick. Can’t it be both? More
I have to admit, when I first read about barley water I couldn’t imagine it being any good. But I was curious. The beverage has a long and storied history, and it’s still served to tennis players at Wimbleton today. Barley itself is a good source of protein, fiber, magnesium and antioxidants. Barley water has all sorts of alleged health benefits, but I couldn’t find anything concrete (even the National Barley Foods Council – yes, that exists – had no info on whether the water took on any of the nutritional properties of the grain soaking in it). But as a refreshing summer alternative to lemonade or iced tea, though — I dig it. And the novelty factor would make it fun for serving at daytime summer gatherings (with or without the gin). More
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