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Should You Consider a Copper Water Bottle?

If you’re anything like me, you’re always resolving to drink more water.  I drink a lot of tea and eat a lot of hydrating foods, but it’s just no substitute for pure, filtered water.  I’ve also had my share of nifty water bottles, including the one that encourages you throughout the day with the little time markers to keep you on track (“It’s…

Olive Oil – Arguably the Healthiest Fat

Now that I’m an olive oil enthusiast, it’s hard to imagine that just a handful of years ago I avoided using it at all.  My avoidance in the past largely came from following the recommendation of Forks over Knives, which champions a whole-food, plant-based diet (which I love!).  But Forks over Knives admonishes against the use of olive oil based on the claim that olive oil…

Two Simple Ways to Turbo-Charge Your Morning with Turmeric

Okay, I’m going to start by admitting I have a major crush on turmeric, so maybe my take on the golden wonder powder could be seen as a little biased.  But I don’t think so.  Turmeric is truly the gold standard of spices! Turmeric has been used for thousands of years, and is thought to have been used originally in the Vedic culture in India for…

Two Simple Ways to Turbo-Charge Your Morning with Turmeric

Okay, I’m going to start by admitting I have a major crush on turmeric, so maybe my take on the golden wonder powder could be seen as a little biased.  But I don’t think so.  Turmeric is truly the gold standard of spices! Turmeric has been used for thousands of years, and is thought to have been used originally in the Vedic culture in India for…