“Double-double and Fries, Animal Style, with a Chocolate Shake, Please” When I first arrived in California, many moons ago, one of the first places I was taken to eat was the In-n-Out in North Hollywood. I will never forget it—because…
Nutella@: one of America’s Childhood Favorites Nuts Paste In our nuts-about-nuts section, we have decided to address the subject of Nutella®. Now, of course, Nutella® is a childhood favorite for most Americans, but now that so many have adopted healthier lifestyles, it…
SIT UP STRAIGHT! says the mom to the slouching teenager, attempting to help him or her have a better posture. Just hearing those 3 words may make some of us remember our childhood. A slumping teenager in a sitting or standing…
Taking Your Health Into Your Hands A few quotes by Flávio Passos on taking your health into your hands: “The quality of your choices determines the quality of your life.” “The mind is made up of the information it receives.…
Vitamin D: The truth behind the mustache “Got milk?” This advertisement has become a part of commercial Americana, constantly urging you to drink more milk because supposedly this is a good source of vitamin D and calcium. We see countless…
“Since childhood I have been in love with the Brazilian folk culture of Minas Gerais: the greengrocers selling cornbread, squished cookies, maze porridge with thin slices of fresh, white artisan cheese, pão-de-queijo (cheese bread), with the smell of the jungle and…
“When I was 18, I had the opportunity of becoming one of the 60 million people who travel annually to the wonderful country of Spain. On my very first bus ride, I immediately fell in love with the rolling hills…
1) Detoxification – Sweating in an infrared sauna rids your body of a variety of toxins including heavy metals and chemicals. To protect the body from harm, these toxins are stored in fat cells. Lose the toxins, lose the fat!…
Raw Vegan Sushi! It is not everyday that you spend a little extra time in the kitchen making raw vegan sushi and come up with your own exquisite recipe, but that happened to me last week. Being one who loves…
“In this article, we are featuring the star of all vitamins: C. After incorporating Vitamins A and B into your diet, it is now time to add Vitamin C.”—Caroline Charlton, Wellness Warrior 365. The Benefits of Vitamin C, the Star of…