The alkaline diet, also known as the acid-alkaline diet has been gaining popularity in the past few years. Über-slender Victoria Beckham gets some of the credit for tweeting about her love for Natasha Corrett’s Honestly Healthy cookbook. Jennifer Aniston, Kristen Dunst and Gwyneth Paltrow are also said to be fans of the alkaline diet. Elle […]
Are you sure your health insurance plan is exactly what you or your family need? Are you paying too much or perhaps not enough? In the private insurance market, people tend to buy policies that cater to their specific needs. For instance, if you’re planning to get pregnant, you find a plan that covers maternity […]
It seems that every year there’s an even more exotic and new superfood, from the explosion of soy bean benefits to chia seeds’ wonders. Though some of these dreamy new superfoods get proven to work more effectively than others with plenty of research and case studies, the fact is that many superfoods are potent enough […]
Awards season is upon is, which means you’ll need some awesome Golden Globes party ideas. This year’s Globes on January 11 deserves nothing less than an award-winning spread of delectable foods for your lucky guests. Finger foods that are easy to place in the center of a coffee or buffet style table is always a […]
Recent deaths due to police brutality cases, like New York’s Eric Garner who died in a chokehold, have raised lots of anguished questions about where we are as a country on issues of race and police misconduct. It will also be hard to forget about Michael Brown, the teenager who shot dead by a white […]
Perhaps you ate them reluctantly as a child, but now you’re a foodie and need as many Brussels sprouts recipes as possible. By now you also know that the old technique of boiling them to death is not the way to go. Roasting Brussels sprouts in turn brings out their sweet, almost nutty flavor and […]
No one wants to think about breastfeeding clothes, mostly because it’s practically impossible to know what to wear as a new mom. Between the nursing breastfeeding, spit-up, limited sleep and a body that’s still healing, finding comfort, style and function in your wardrobe can be a huge challenge. Clothing sold as “nursing clothes” are often […]
In the past few years the health benefits of lemon water have been gaining a wider audience as celebs and wellness experts have been extolling its many virtues. Starting your day with a warm glass of lemon water can help with everything from weight loss to fighting bad breath. Fashion designer Georgina Chapman of Marchesa […]
In the game of life, success comes from a combination of skill and motivation, the latter of which starts with goal setting. You can’t have one without the other, meaning that even if you are incredibly gifted, without proper direction and drive you’ll never maximize your potential. This theory applies to everything from academic success […]