Discloser: This post was sponsored by Adagio Teas. As always, I only partner with brands I use and like, and all opinions expressed here are my own. Tea has long been purported to offer a number of health benefits for regular drinkers of the brew. Even in ancient times people often drank tea to treat…
Thanksgiving marks the start of more than five weeks of festivities and activities that all have a common denominator: food. Whether it’s preparing the food yourself or attending a holiday gathering with friends and family, you may find yourself surrounded by a multitude of food choices. It’s easy to get overwhelmed and fall into habits…
The term “clean eating” has become synonymous with healthy eating. Take a look at any mainstream news outlet, instagram, or overhear a group of friends talking about health and diet and you’ll likely hear or see something about clean eating. At the outset it seems harmless enough, even virtuous to “eat clean.” But what does…
For many people, Christmas is a time of year where reminiscences of food often come to mind. It might be baking and decorating sugar cookie cut-outs, the smell of roasted ham filling the house before Christmas dinner, fresh peeled oranges squirting everywhere on the first bite, or maybe it’s waking up to the smell of…
The FDA has a big job ahead. Recently the agency undertook the task of redefining the word ‘healthy’ as it pertains to food labels. Under current guidelines, a food item can be labeled ‘healthy’ if it meets the specific criteria for total fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol, and other nutrients as well. In general, total…
I’m not much for big crowds. During the Christmas season my favorite time to shop for gifts is later at night or during the weekdays when most people are in bed or at work. I like to take time and look for the perfect gift for each person on my list. Other times, I prefer…