Been having cravings for one of your seasonal favorites, pumpkin spice or gingerbread latte maybe, but don’t want all the calories, sugar or preservatives that go along with it? There are some healthier alternatives. We’ve found a few that are worth a try. You don’t have to destroy your diet to get your latte fix. Customize the drink to lower the impact by ordering a smaller size, less flavoring or...
New York Times bestselling author Haylie Pomroy is well known in Hollywood and in the medical community for her ability to effect rapid weight loss by using food to jumpstart metabolism. With a clientele that reads like a Who’s Who of Hollywood, Haylie Pomroy has created powerful, metabolic meal strategies, tactical recipe planning, one-on-one food coaching, and collaborative care plans with physicians...
Coffee is the most widely-consumed beverage in the world, with more than 2 ½ billion cups of the brew enjoyed daily. Whether your choice is a plain cup of java made in your own kitchen or a fancy espresso drink from your favorite barista, chances are you depend on a jolt of caffeine to make you feel alert in the morning or boost your energy during an after-lunch slump. Most adults enjoy two or more...
Wellness Tip:- Wellness Tip: For a long time coffee got a bad rap, reputed to cause heart disease, cancer, and shortened lifespans. Recent studies show coffee may actually provide health benefits: protection from Type-2 diabetes, liver disease, cancer, Parkinson's disease, decreased depression - even increased cognitive function. Not a bad benefit from your favorite java! There are caveats. Some people...
I was at a local coffee shop writing and overheard an exchange between a very upset customer and the girl behind the counter. The customer was livid because she was charged more for the syrup and other extras she added to her drink. She argued over why she had to pay the extra. The employee calmly explained to her the cost of each extra item and that it was clearly posted on the menu board. The customer...
Let me start this morning’s post by saying that I am very angry. Not just angry, but irritable, tired, cranky, grumpy, and every other mood you can name in the category of being generally mad at the world. And this is all because I have given up coffee. Okay, okay…so I can’t say that I have given up completely. Today is only the second day without my morning “cuppa joe”. But let me tell you, it...