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You may be familiar with chia seeds and their delicious form as a pudding. The versatility of this ingredient is immense, and goes perfectly with any fruit and other delicious ingredients, often in sweet form. But what is it to begin with and does it have benefits for us? Read on and discover the delicious world of chia seeds and how you can also make chia seed pudding at home. What are chia seeds? They’re simply these small round seeds and come in black, brown and white in colour. These seeds come from a desert plant from the mint family called Salvia Hispanica, native to Mexico and Guatemala. The chia seeds are often mixed with liquid, where the seed forms a gel around it giving it its unique texture. The chia seeds are versatile and often used in desserts as they can absorb up to 12 times their weight in liquid keeping them moist. How are chia seeds beneficial to us? High in omega-3 fatty acids Omega-3 fats are part of the polyunsaturated fats - simply, good fats for y...

During the winter, people can often experience a massive drop in energy and motivation, find it difficult to stay focused, sometimes feel depressed and hopeless, and even have difficulty in sleeping or waking up. If this sounds familiar, you know this is the winter blues. Symptoms may vary from person to person, they can also vary in severity. But what causes this? It can be many various reasons, but an increase in sleep hormones like melatonin, a drop in happy hormones like serotonin, and/or a messed up internal clock. These can happen because of a major drop in temperature during the winter. The good news is, while it can feel absolutely hopeless, you can still find ways to ease it and make it more tolerable during the long months of winter. You can go from keeping active and ensuring you’re out and getting that sunlight during the day. Another great way to combat winter blues is to ensure you’re eating healthy. Even talking to family and close friends is a great way, or even m...

The  health advantages of green tea  are well known. This popular beverage includes significant levels of antioxidants, which are beneficial to human health. It has been studied and proven to offer potential health advantages in enhancing heart and brain health. Green tea is high in antioxidants and minerals, and many scholars feel it can help with a range of health problems. Green tea's health advantages also include detoxification, inflammation reduction, and the capacity to lower blood pressure and cholesterol. What Exactly Is Green Tea? The leaves of the Camellia sinensis plants are used to produce green tea. It is considered a real tea, along with black, white, and oolong teas. Green tea has a light yellow or pale green hue with a taste and scent that seem to be earthy. It's one of the few real teas that hasn't been overly processed, enabling the bulk of its health-promoting components to remain intact. Anti-Aging: The matico tea are particularly efficient...

Winter is here and while it is beautiful, some people often face winter blues during this period. It is common and can happen to the best of us. So, to avoid or minimize this, it’s recommended to set yourself a good winter season routine to kick away all the winter blues. While it can always vary for each person’s needs and preferences, here are some things you can add to your winter season routine. Keep your room bright This may be routine to some people, but others often prefer a darker room. While this is okay, occasionally finding time in the day to let in light in your house or room, especially in the morning is always a good idea. During the night, a great and relaxing way to keep your room bright is by lighting your favorite candle. Keep moving Sometimes, you need to get your blood pumping, especially since the cold winter air makes your warm, cozy bed even more irresistible. Exercise is known to help enhance mood, but also give you a boost of energy. If exercise isn’t ...

Winter is here and while it is beautiful, some people often face winter blues during this period. It is common and can happen to the best of us. So, to avoid or minimize this, it’s recommended to set yourself a good winter season routine to kick away all the winter blues. While it can always vary for each person’s needs and preferences, here are some things you can add to your winter season routine. Keep your room bright This may be routine to some people, but others often prefer a darker room. While this is okay, occasionally finding time in the day to let in light in your house or room, especially in the morning is always a good idea. During the night, a great and relaxing way to keep your room bright is by lighting your favorite candle. Keep moving Sometimes, you need to get your blood pumping, especially since the cold winter air makes your warm, cozy bed even more irresistible. Exercise is known to help enhance mood, but also give you a boost of energy. If exercise isn’t ...

We’re at full speed toward the festive, holiday season! The sights and scents and the overall festive season are really what make this holiday season very special and nostalgic. If you’re looking to enhance your space at home, or even give friends and family some gifts to enhance their homes into a more festive feeling, fragrance oils are a great way to do this. They’re great for making soaps, and candles, and even as air fresheners to enhance your home. Here are some fragrance oils to make your holiday season extra special! Candy Cane The candy cane fragrance oil screams “holiday season”. Its refreshing peppermint and a hint of sugary sweetness will make your home feel like Santa’s workshop. This scent isn’t very strong and gives any home space a refreshing, holiday feel. These are great if you’re making candles or soaps, but they can also be used to freshen the air in your home because of their fresh peppermint scent. Christmas Cupcake This is another fragrance oil that screams “...