Articles tagged “drinks”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Coffee Makes You Smarter, Thinner, and Healthier By Laurel House IN Food & Health Jun 9 2011 With only 2 calories per serving, just plain coffee (without the fatty whip, syrups, and sugars) is a great way to get a jolt of energy without having to then use that extra energy to burn it off. More than its lack of calorie content, coffee is also antioxidant rich and studies have shown that it could in fact boost the mood and help zero in- improving focus and concentration. Here are 3 other great reasons to drink the caffeinated stuff: + READ MORE

7 Myths About Caffeine By Care2.com IN Food & Health May 6 2011 Caffeine is most famous for its role as a stimulant and it’s ability to delay fatigue. I clearly get a boost of energy and clarity, as had been scientifically proven. But caffeine has also acquired a bad-boy reputation–an unfair one, perhaps? Extensive studies into its safety show that there are still many misconceptions about caffeine. Allow me to tackle some of the myths surrounding my beloved alkaloid. + READ MORE

Popular Drink Increases Stroke Risk By Care2.com IN Food & Health Apr 26 2011 In a study of 2564 people of varying ethnic backgrounds, researchers at Columbia University in New York and the Miller School of Medicine in Miami found a significant correlation between diet soda consumption and the risk of stroke. + READ MORE

The First Zero Gravity Beer Tested in Space By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Mar 10 2011 An Aussie microbrewery was asked to design the perfect brewsky to sip on in outer space. As the concept of space tourism becomes more and more real, so too do the leisurely activities associated with a vacation. And drinking beer is one of our favorite vacation pass times. + READ MORE

Brazilian Wax to Workouts… How To Be A Brazilian Beauty, Naturally By Laurel House IN Travel & Outdoors Feb 22 2011 Want to have the kind of body that a Brazilian bathing suit was designed to drape over? When traveling to Rio de Janiero, the city that, to many, pretty much defines the ideal image of “beauty,” it’s no shocker your average chick might for a moment wonder: “what trade tricks can I pick up…” And that was my mindset when I boarded the American Airlines non-stop flight from Dallas to Rio. + READ MORE

Lipton, Really? Testing on Animals? By Rachel Cernansky IN Food & Health Dec 18 2010 Has your favorite cup of tea been tested on animals? + READ MORE

How 7 Cultures Unwind: Indigenous Cocktails From Across the Globe By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Dec 10 2010 Over the past few years the United States has seen a resurgence of microbrews, small batch spirits, and family run wineries, but for much of the world it's been like this for thousands of years. You can learn a lot from a culture just by the way they unwind and by the beverages that they use to do it. + READ MORE

A Warming Holiday Cocktail: Baked Apple Toddy By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Nov 28 2010 It's a take off on the traditional hot toddies that we used to have as a family together when we went skiing except, the addition of local apples makes for an even more special treat. + READ MORE

Medlock Ames Chiogga Beets with Vanilla Bean Vinaigrette and Toasted Hazelnuts By Jerry James Stone IN Food & Health Oct 18 2010 Created exclusively for Planet Green by Chef Kevin Schuder, this winter salad pairs wonderfully with our featured green wine maker, Medlock Ames. + READ MORE

Green Wine Guide: Medlock Ames' Organic Vineyard Features Mini Cows and a Century-Old Biker Bar By Jerry James Stone IN Food & Health Oct 12 2010 Medlock Ames, which started in 1998, is an organic and sustainable winery that uses gravity-flow production and local, wild yeasts to give their wines a distinct sense of place. + READ MORE

5 Great iPhone Apps for Vegans By NaturallySavvy.com IN Tech & Transport Oct 10 2010 Being vegan can be difficult, particularly when you're just starting out, but vegan iPhone users can get a little help with a variety of apps gears toward people who don't eat animal products. + READ MORE

Irresistible Cocktails For Fall: Fig, Pumpkin, and Cider Oh My! By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Oct 10 2010 I'm a firm believer that our cocktails should be as seasonal as the foods we eat and if we take our time making them and drink them mindfully, they can even be healthy in moderation. + READ MORE

Blow to Dean Foods, Silk Soymilk: Whole Foods Teams Up With Earth Balance to Make Soymilk Organic Again By Rachel Cernansky IN Food & Health Sep 7 2010 Dean Foods, maker of Silk Soymilk, may have jumped the organic ship, but customers have not wanted to follow. + READ MORE

Sip Tea to Your Health: Alleviate a Variety of Ailments Naturally By Choosing the Right Cup By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Sep 3 2010 As I've come to yoga, I've fallen even more in love with tea and all its health benefits. It's a natural cure for a host of ailments. So I decided to take an in depth look at the medicinal qualities of many of the teas I love. You can find a tea to treat whatever ails you. + READ MORE

Eat with Purpose! Drink SuperFruits By Laurel House IN Food & Health Sep 1 2010 The struggle to be fit is something that everyone can relate to- the SocialWife to the Single Working Mom, to the Recent College Grad. Even if we have the means to hire a personal trainer, it takes motivation, dedication, consistency, and fit daily decisions to be fit- long term. It takes a mindset. And that mindset is more than merely working out for an hour a day; it's often the little things that derail a fit life. + READ MORE

From Urine to Single Malt Whisky: the Ultimate Green Drink? By Rachel Cernansky IN Food & Health Sep 1 2010 London-based researcher James Gilpin developed his idea to tap the sugar-heavy urine from diabetics, particularly elderly people, as a resource, and came up with a high-end whisky. + READ MORE

Get Your Greens From...a Cocktail? By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Aug 24 2010 We're nearing the end of summer, and cucumber season for the matter. + READ MORE

3 Seasonal Blueberry Cocktails For Summer By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Jul 11 2010 I like to stay away from unnecessary sugary mixers and other junk that just adds calories and eco-impact to your drink (more stuff = more impact on the planet, generally speaking). Organic spirits are also much easier on the planet because they typically use ingredients that are not treated with any chemicals and pesticides. + READ MORE

Green Wine Guide: Solar-Powered Wine from Jacuzzi Vineyards and Cline Cellars By Jerry James Stone IN Food & Health Jul 6 2010 Both Jacuzzi Family Vineyards and Cline Cellars have been practicing sustainable farming since 2000 when they began the Green String Institute, an organization teaching farmers sustainable agriculture. The vineyards are also solar-powered, pesticide-free and the grounds are weeded using goats and sheep. + READ MORE

How to Go Green: Barbeques By Team Planet Green IN Food & Health Jul 2 2010 Sixty million Americans put fire to food during the summer, but typical grilling and barbeques leave no small footprint behind; our barbeque celebrations cause 225,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide to be released into the atmosphere. Follow our guide for How to Go Green: Barbeques for tips 'n tricks to greener grilling. + READ MORE