7 Homemade Ice Pops That Go Beyond Juice

It’s time to break out that ice pop mold! Do you own an ice pop mold? Maybe you bought it for a special recipe once and now it’s just taking up space in your cupboard? Now’s the time to pull it out. It’s hot out. And nothing beats the heat like something frozen. I’m guessing […]

7 Waters That Deliver Innovative Nutrition

Coconut water, the subtly sweet and electrolyte-filled beverage touted as nature’s energy drink, recently exploded in popularity. And it opened the floodgates: On today’s store shelves, you’ll find even more unusual specialty waters that deliver hydrating alternatives to sugary fruit juices and sodas. In addition to fewer calories, these new “waters” offer perks such as […]

20 Foods to Help You Stay Hydrated this Summer

For most of us, summertime is synonymous with long days, warm evenings, visits to the pool, and, above all, sunshine. But when that glorious yellow orb is warming and lighting the world, it can be easy to forget to stay hydrated. This is problematic, because poor hydration can lead to a host of short and […]

Do certification labels really matter?

 More good information from our friends at NewHope360: As consumers grow weary over subpar food regulations at the federal level, manufacturers are increasingly seeking ways to help shoppers distinguish their products from the sea of conventional (and often irresponsibly produced) items. Certification labels—sometimes referred to as eco labels—are skyrocketing in popularity. Among the most ubiquitous? […]