Learn which fruits and vegetables have the most pesticides

by Jess Zimmerman  The Environmental Working Group has released an updated list of the Dirty Dozen, the fruits and vegetables with the worst pesticide levels. Drumroll please: Apples Celery Strawberries Peaches Spinach Nectarines (imported) Grapes (imported) Sweet bell peppers Potatoes Blueberries (domestic) Lettuce Kale/collard greens If you can, it’s worth shelling out a little extra for [...]

The Health Benefits of Aloe Vera Gel and Juice

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Delicious Drink Recipe – Homemade Ginger Ale

Light and sparkling, ginger ale has always been one of my favorite drinks. But drinking sugar-laden, chemically laced store bought soda is out of the question. This is the way Ginger Ale was made before it was commercialized and ruined. It was loaded with health benefits. The addition of real  vanilla in this recipe adds [...]

Yerba Mate: A Healthy Alternative to Coffee

by jenny sansouci Yerba Mate (pronounced “yerba mah-tay”) is a term I’ve heard thrown around a few times as a healthier alternative to coffee, but I never got around to trying it until today. This afternoon I went to brunch at the Roebling Tea Room and spotted Yerba Mate on their menu. I decided to [...]

Diet Sodas Helps You Gain Weight Instead of Losing Weight

Think you’re making a healthier choice when you reach for diet soda instead of a sugary soft drink? Think again. Diet soft drinks may have minimal calories, but they can still have a major impact on your waistline, according to two studies presented at a meeting of the American Diabetes Association in San Diego. Researchers at the Texas Health Science [...]