Rice may be the second-most consumed grain in the world, but it has many first-place attributes. Rice comes in many different colors and lengths with each variety providing unique flavors, textures and nutrients. Each tiny rice grain is packed with… read more
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What Do Antioxidants Actually Do?
People always say, “Make sure to eat your fruit and vegetables,” and while that is absolutely something you should do, it is not because of the antioxidants in them. Antioxidant molecules have been found to counteract oxidative stress placed on… read more
Energy Snacks for your Afternoon Slump
It’s only 3 p.m. and you feel too lethargic to do anything productive but daydream about hibernating for the rest of the day. We’ve all been there. To get rid of the mid-afternoon slump, many of us resort to heading… read more
Make This Mermaid Water Cocktail This Weekend
If you grew up near the coast, acting like a mermaid (or merman) was probably a game you played in the pool or the ocean when you were little. As an adult, we know that’s unrealistic, but try this mermaid… read more
Healthy Happy Hour: Try a Kale Collins!
Welcome to Healthy Happy Hour! Here, we take classic cocktail recipes and add a healthy twist! Try this interesting twist on a classic Tom Collins that we like to call the "Kale Collins!" KALE COLLINS Kale is packed with vitamins… read more
How Food Can Improve Our Moods
Sometimes a good meal is all you need to lift your spirits, but choosing the exact foods that have happiness built in them can also be a good cure for the blues! Chocolate We have heard for years about the… read more
7 Exercises That Are Better with Workout Buddies!
We’ve found seven exercises that you can do with a friend! Friends are the best workout buddies because they keep you motivated, make exercising fun and hold you accountable to your goals! Try out these exercises with your favorite workout… read more
Why Should You Add Radishes to Your Shopping List?
Radishes aren’t a terribly popular vegetable — they’re not often featured in main dish recipes, and their spicy flavor makes some people prefer to skip them as a side. Common in salads and not much else, these veggies are often… read more
Learn About the Benefits of Hazelnuts!
Hazelnuts, also known as “filberts,” may mostly be seen nowadays as yummy coffee flavorings or nestled in a candy bar, but really, they have been cultured and harvested in America for roughly 162 years. According to the Oregon Hazelnut Marketing… read more
Why Are You Craving Certain Foods?
A craving is described as an intense desire for a specific food, and if you’ve ever done a no-carb diet you know what I mean. Many times we will try to substitute something healthier in place of the specific desired… read more