Food & Drinks

10 Surprising Benefits of an Epsom Salt Bath
11:15 2017-11-10

That drugstore staple does more than just make a nice bath time soak. See what an Epsom salt bath can do for you. An Epsom salt bath can ease your aches and pains One of the most popular uses of an Epsom salt bath is to help soothe away muscle aches after a hard workout …

Try Cinnamon in Your Coffee Instead of Cream and Sugar
08:07 2017-11-10

Saving calories can often be accomplished with a little creativity. For example, swapping the cream and sugar (roughly an ounce or 2 tablespoons) with a teaspoon of cinnamon could save up to 70 calories per cup-o-Joe. Looks like this special spice may change the standard coffee routine. Spice Up Your Life—The Takeaway One study found …

Are Small, Frequent Meals Really Better for You?
01:40 2017-11-10

Many dieters often put stock in this concept – but new research might say otherwise. For years, we’ve been convinced that small, frequent meals are the best approach to eating and weight loss because they keep metabolism burning and appetite under control. But new research has led some to question this recommendation, so we decided …

Why You Should Never, Ever Drink Coffee on an Empty Stomach
00:31 2017-11-10

For most of us, getting our a.m. coffee fix is an absolute necessity. After all, there’s no better alarm clock than a warm mug of our favorite brew. And you don’t even have to feel guilty about your daily habit; drinking coffee has tons of health benefits, such as protecting your brain from dementia. In …

Alcohol cravings depend on your menstrual cycle
21:33 2017-11-09

We know our menstrual cycle can help explain the flux in emotions – but now it seems hormonal ups and downs can influence when we fancy a tipple. The Daily Mail tells about new research, according to which, women’s brains crave alcohol when their estrogen levels are highest. This is around day 12 of your cycle, just before …