Yes, you need to wash your avocado before you eat it. That tough skin doesn't mean anything! This post from Cosmopolitan highlights the need for safe prepping the fruit. Sunday morning's only mean one thing - avocado for brekkie. Whether it's smushed, sliced, smashed, crushed or mashed, it's all kinds of delicious - but did you give it a wash before you popped it on your ... Continue Reading
How To Get Rid of Ants Naturally
Here's how to get rid of ants naturally! Oh no, its spring time again and you’ve started to notice some not-so-friendly neighbors moving into your house. The ants have woken up from their long winter’s sleep and suddenly they have moved into your kitchen, drawn in by the warmth and sugary crumbs. But before resorting to the commercial insect repellents found on the hardware ... Continue Reading
90% Popular Tea Brands Packed with Pesticides
Nine of ten popular tea brands were found to have toxic pesticides present, with three of them possessing a dangerously high number of pesticides. This post from The Hearty Soul lists nine pesticide-filled teas you should never buy and the kind you should. The earliest record of people drinking tea was in third-century China. It took nearly 1400 years for it to become a staple ... Continue Reading
Could the Causes of Autism Lie In How We Live?
Could modern day human lifestyle be responsible for the remarkable increase in the rate of autism? Science thinks so. This post from Collective Evolution highlights the possible causes of autism pointed to by science. There is no single known cause for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), but it is widely accepted by the scientific community that it is triggered by abnormalities in ... Continue Reading
Food Allergies: Be Aware Before Picking a Diet
Be aware of your food allergies before zeroing down on a diet. Your body responds the moment you begin making healthier choices. This post from EmpowHER sheds light on the most common food allergens and how they affect your body. Eating a clean diet that includes only fresh fruits and vegetables will mean cutting out processed foods and allergens. It can make your body feel ... Continue Reading