It’s safe to say that most folks’ favorite summer fruit is the watermelon, and for good reason. It’s super high in the antioxidant lycopene, but also has potassium and vitamins A, B6 and C. Watermelon happens to be the most consumed melon in the United States. Believe it or not, it has been farmed and […]
According to a 2013 Pew Research Center report, Spanish is the most widely spoken language at home in the United States, other than English. It is also the most widely spoken language, besides English, by non-Hispanics. However, Pew Research also reports that this trend may be changing if Spanish follows in the footsteps of other […]
July equals blazing temperatures. This means lots of sweat, plenty of humidity and a strong dose of sun in our faces—and not all of us around here have air conditioning. According to the CDC’s Extreme Heat Prevention Guide, “Heat-related deaths and illness are preventable yet annually many people succumb to extreme heat. Historically, from 1979-2003, […]
Abraham Lincoln once said, “It’s not the years in your life that count, but the life in your years.” Now, the sad truth is that we’re all getting older, all getting closer to dying with each and every breath we take. Yet there are a few things we’re doing to actually speed up the process! […]
We’re the first to admit there’s something about the end of summer and beginning of fall that brings back memories of those first days of school. We even admit that we’re more excited than our kids about school supply shopping. There’s something so nostalgic and beautiful about the excitement and anticipation of a new school […]
Are you ready to get egg-cited? You should be, because we’re about to take your relationship with this protein-rich food to the next level of deliciousness. “The greatest of all our foods, the egg combines beauty, elegance, and simplicity, a miracle of natural design and, as food, bounty. Eggs give our bodies a powerful combination […]
Verbal diarrhea. We all suffer from it on occasion, it’s just how we are. Many of us adore the sound of our own voices so much that we forget to shut up and listen. Sometimes the people in your life just need someone to talk to—and that someone could, and often should, be you. Sadly, […]
Once thought to be the quintessential act of rebellion among well-bred young children, today gum chewing is as common for most folks as brushing our teeth. We chew gum to freshen breath, keep our jaws busy (with something other than Doritos) or just to placate an unresolved oral fixation. According to natural health guru, Dr. […]
July 20 marks Colombia’s independence from Spain. Sadly, Colombia’s recent history of leftist guerrilla war combined with the illegal production of narcotics sold primarily to the U.S. made Colombia the token corrupt Hispanic nation, producing villains for TV shows like Miami Vice and movies like Romancing the Stone. What was a difficult and violent time […]