7 Foods That Kickstart Your Metabolism Into Gear!

Did you know certain foods have a high "thermogenic effect", so they literally burn calories as you chew? Here is a list of 7 foods that have high thermogenic effect and will ultimately boost your metabolism to aid you in your weight loss journey! To find out what these foods are, visit Skinny Mom here...…

How To Make Homemade Vanilla Bean Extract

Heather of MommyPotamus likes to make homemade vanilla for herself and to give as gifts.  She first reviews some interesting facts about vodka, bourbon and rum which are used to make vanilla extract.  She then shares her recipe for Vanilla Bean Extract which is as easy as 1-2-3. To see Heather’s complete article and recipe,…

3 Healthy Homemade Energy Drink Recipes

Paige wanted to find a healthy way to boost her energy levels throughout the day and avoid energy slumps in the afternoon. She shares 3 drinks that she uses daily: The Fire Hydrant – 3 to 4 glasses a day keeps her hydrated and energized. The Quick Fix – As needed during the day. This…

Homemade Honey-Sweetened Ginger Ale Recipe

This is a very simple recipe for homemade honey-sweetened ginger ale. It’s a wonderful, refreshing drink for the summer. Made from scratch and healthy. Brittany first explains how to make a ginger syrup that you can store in your refrigerator. She then provides simple directions on how to use the syrup to make a glass…

Energy Boosting Morning Green Smoothie Recipe

Becca loves this green smoothie and has been drinking it almost every morning for breakfast for the past 2 months. She finds it gives her the energy she needs to tackle her day. This smoothie uses 3 leafy greens, apple, coconut water and mint. Becca describes the health benefits of each ingredient. She also has…

How to Make a Turmeric Ginger Detox Tea

How to Make a Turmeric Ginger Detox TeaThis magical tea is packed full of goodness and nutrient and act as an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant,  pain reliever and system cleanser. This recipe includes 3 powerful ingredients that contain healing properties: Turmeric, cayenne pepper, and ginger. Note: This is meant to be a tea that you can enjoy on anytime, not a replacement for food. Click the…

Delicious Homemade Herbal Tea Recipes

Delicious Homemade Herbal Tea RecipesIced, herbal teas really hit the spot no matter what the weather. They’re healthy, natural and easy to make. A tisane is a drink made from an infusion (steeping) or decoction (boiling) of herbs. The recipes in this post are all infusions. Tisanes are commonly known as herbal teas, herbal infusions or infusions. Technically they…

Make This Lovely ACV, Honey & Lemon Drink!

Make This Lovely ACV, Honey & Lemon Drink!Eventhough the days are getting warmer, for most of us there are still a few bugs going round making many sniffle and suffer with sore throats. This wonderfully simple but effective soothing drink will bring you back to health in no-time. With only a few ingredients, Everydayroots.com’s recipe is easy to make and tasty too… Honey,…

Green Juice for Women – A Balancing Juicing Recipe

Green Juice for Women – A Balancing Juicing RecipeThe recipe uses green apples, oranges, kale, ginger root, and other ingredients. You just juice all of the fruits and veggies and put the juice in a half gallon mason jar. Andrea also recommends two powders that you can add to the juice for additional benefits. However, these are optional. To read Andrea’s article and…