Open wide—it’s time for your daily treat of butylated hydroxytoulene, calcium casein peptone, titanium dioxide, synthetic elastomers, and polyvinyl acetate.Wait… that doesn’t sound appetizing at all, does it? (more…)
The folks behind Torie & Howard made a promise: “We believe that food tastes better when it is made with organic, natural ingredients and responsible principles. We strive to create delicious, tasty treats that are made in a way that is as health-friendly, eco-friendly and socially conscious as possible.” (more…)
After the Aztec emperor Montezuma was defeated by Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortez in the early 1500s, Cortez and his men searched Montezuma’s palace looking for valuables they could swipe, like gold and silver. They didn’t find any, but they did discover huge quantities of cocoa beans, which were at the time considered even more valuable than precious metals. (more…)
If you’ve ever tried to get the seeds out of a pomegranate, you know that it’s not quick and easy. But you also know that it’s totally worth it in the end. Pomegranate seeds are not only juicy and delicious, they’re literally bursting with beneficial nutrients and antioxidants, which is why this fruit (one of the oldest known fruits in history) is considered to be a symbol of health, fertility, and eternal wellness. (more…)
Fruit is an important part of a healthy diet. It’s sweet and delicious and packed with nutrients. In fact, it’s so tasty that it’s sometimes easy to forget how good it is for you—it’s almost too good to be true! But some nutritional experts have warned that eating certain non-organic fruits isn’t good for us at all. That’s because non-organic fruits are treated with chemicals that make their way into the fruit, and even thorough washing can’t get the nasty stuff out. (Most experts agree, though, that a diet high in fruits and vegetables is the most important thing, outweighing the risks of pesticide exposure.) (more…)
By now, most of us have heard that green tea has zillions of healthy benefits. In fact, the list of benefits is so long, it might even be a little hard to believe! (more…)
When you hear the word “lemongrass,” you might automatically assume that it’s a grassy plant that smells like lemon. And you’d be right. Lemongrass is a perennial plant with long, very thin leaves, found in India and many other locations across the Asian continent, and it does happen to smell and taste like lemon.
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In any given year, women make up 75% of chocolate buyers—perhaps because chocolate is known to help reduce feelings of stress and therefore increase happiness. But narrow the time frame to just the week before Valentine’s Day, and it’s men who buy the most. (more…)
One of the questions we’re asked most often lately is, “What is Ayurveda?”
The real answer is much deeper and lengthier than we could ever get into here, so here’s the short-but-sweet explanation. “Ayur” means “life” and “veda” means “science or knowledge,” so “Ayurveda” is the science of life. (more…)
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If you’ve ever dipped a chocolate covered pretzel or enjoyed a piece of prosciutto-wrapped melon, then you know what we’re talking about when we say that salty/sweet combinations are like a symphony for your taste buds. Salted caramels are all the rage lately—even called a “fad” or a “craze” by some skeptics. (more…)
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