Arugula has some weird common names, such as salad rocket, garden rocket, roquette and colewort. The benefits of arugula are definitely better than those names, and don’t worry: it doesn’t taste like rocket fuel. Arugula is from the plant family Brassicaceae (the “mustard greens” family), and you’ll recognize its relatives as cabbage, collards and cauliflower. […]
As winter comes around, many people begin to suffer from the dreaded chapped lips and dry, flaky skin. The instinct is to slather on the first lip balm or moisturizer you can find, but all those little plastic tubes and tubs add up. While you shouldn’t neglect these products to keep your skin from cracking […]
When your time of the month comes unexpectedly and you have to rush to the store, tampons, pads and panty liners are the majority of what you traditionally find when looking in the menstrual hygiene aisle. Recently, period underwear has risen in popularity to prevent the unnecessary waste that comes from using these products. Period […]
Getting a breath of fresh air is much more important than it might seem. A 2019 study found that spending two hours in nature a week notably benefits health and overall well-being. Time outdoors is associated with reduced stress, better concentration and mood, enhanced immune system function, and both better social interactions and higher standardized […]
When it comes to daily hygiene products, it’s important to be comfortable with each ingredient in the bottle. Whether you have sensitive skin or if you’re just tired of reading chemicals you can’t pronounce, natural face washes can leave you with a clean and soft feel without the worries of unnecessary additives and irritants in […]
With a growing market for vegan makeup and cruelty-free cosmetics, more and more beauty brands are ditching animal ingredients and animal testing. While many luxe animal-friendly companies have high prices, there are a number of cruelty-free makeup brands producing affordable personal care products as well. In this article, we’ll recommend 11 essential beauty products that […]
We know we need fiber, but why? Our bodies cannot digest fiber, and that’s exactly why we need it. It passes through us undigested and helps us regulate sugars, keeping hunger in check. There are two types of fiber: insoluble fiber doesn’t dissolve in water and moves food through the digestive system, helping to prevent […]
From bamboo utensils to bamboo toothbrushes, household products made from bamboo are becoming more popular every year. If you have allergies, neck pain or wake up constantly to flip your pillow to the cold side, bamboo pillows have the potential to help you sleep peacefully through the night. In this article, we’ll explain the benefits […]
Are you getting enough vitamin D? Statistically, probably not. One billion people worldwide and 42 percent of people in the United States are vitamin D deficient — and most don’t even know it. The NIH recommends 600-800 IU per day, but it is recommended that vegetarians and vegans shoot for the top of that range. […]
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