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Here’s some information I found on organic coffee from the people at French Press Coffee…
Organic Flavored Coffee
Coffee drinkers today want to know that by purchasing organic flavored coffee they are helping to improve working conditions for coffee farmers, protecting the environment, and promoting sustainable practices around the globe.
Organic flavored coffee means that only 100% natural [...]
Coffee Makes a Comeback!
Drink coffee, and drink to your health!
Yep, remember that little ditty about beans you used to chant when you were a kid? Well, here’s a new version for you:
Beans, Beans, the Magical Fruit,
Coffee’s a Bean that won’t make you toot,
The more you drink the better you’ll feel,
So drink some coffee for every meal!
Seriously, after taking [...]
Are Enhanced Waters Health Food?
You’re trying to consume better beverages, so it only makes sense that Enhanced Waters with vitamins and other good-for-you things are a great bet, right?
Well, not necessarily.
It certainly sounds good, but let’s take a look at just one type, the “Waters to Help You Relax” group of these enhanced drinks. These include such varieties as Vitamin [...]
Water Bottle Safety
Take Your Water Bottle With You When You Leave Your Car
By James B. LaValle, RPh, MS, ND, CCN
You know that water bottle you carry with you everywhere? Or the bottles you use to feed your baby? If they’re plastic, they could be making you or your baby very sick. Fortunately, there’s one easy step you [...]
Should You Be a Heavy Drinker?
With all this talk about needing water, should we all become heavy drinkers? You’ve no doubt heard from many different sources that we should be drinking 8-ounces of water 8 times a day. “Everybody knows” we’re supposed to do this, but does anyone know where this rule originated?
The answer is… not really. Best guess is [...]
Pure Water Needed? Water filters to the rescue!
By now you know water is an important ingredient for life. Whether you drink it straight or use it to make other beverages, you know you need water.
The problem is making sure you’re drinking pure water, that is, water free of harmful contaminants. Whether it’s pollution from agricultural or industrial waste, or pollution stemming from urban [...]
More Healthy Drinks
Need more ideas for healthier drinks in your diet besides plain water? Try some of the following:
Fizzy Juice - If you really miss the fizz of sodas, mix some of your favorite fruit juice with sparkling water. Do it a glass at a time unless you’re going to share a pitcher full, because like any [...]