Coffee or tea? While both can be served hot or cold, caffeinated or non-caffeinated, each of these beverages comes with its own set of personality traits. Which...
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For years, fat has gotten a bad rap as the cause of obesity, heart disease and high cholesterol. In fact, you can walk into nearly any store and find items tagg...
It's very possible to overdose from caffeine. Many adults, teens and even children use energy drinks, sodas or coffee to kick-start their day, get them through ...
If you're a coffee drinker, there's a good chance you might have a Keurig. Their widespread popularity was almost instant after they first hit the market. Since...
Sometimes, we feel the need to mix things up. Something as simple as a new hair color can give us a fresh outlook on life. Unfortunately, most hair dyes are loa...
Since childhood, we’ve all been told to add as many fruits and veggies as we can to our diet. They're packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants, w...
Shade Grown Yerba Mate (Ilex paraguariensis)
A valuable herb to the working and thinking classes of our world.
I was first exposed to yerba mate thr...
You've probably heard the saying "I woke up on the wrong side of the bed." While silly, there's actually some truth behind it. The way you start your morning us...
Coffee lovers rejoice! Researchers have discovered yet another awesome benefit we can attribute to the almighty java – dementia prevention.
The research, pub...
Most of us don't really think too deeply about how coffee works. We know it makes us feel better and so we tend to chalk it up to 'some groovy brain process.' B...
You might think drinking coffee first thing in the morning is a good idea. You might even think it's a great way to get yourself going.
But you might be surp...