If you’re the kind of person who wants to drink less coffee or struggles with the dreaded effect of caffeine spikes, you’ll want to keep reading. This month we had an opportunity to catch up Graham Fortgang, Co-Founder of Brooklyn’s Matcha Bar NYC. Graham shares the basics of matcha, his

When it comes to cleaning your home, there’s no need to opt for what WebMD calls “weapons of mass disinfection“. Harsh cleaning products are more prevalent than their non-toxic alternatives – yet they’re no more effective. As people have become more concerned with checking ingredients labels, home cleaning brands have

There are over 82,000 ingredients used in personal care products, as many as 1 in 8 of which are industrial chemicals. These toxic ingredients include carcinogens, reproductive toxins, pesticides and hormone disruptors. They are used in industrial settings for things like keeping concrete soft (plasticizers), taking grime off car parts

Now that you know which ingredient-checking apps to arm yourself with before your next shopping trip – which ingredients should you be checking for? Below we’ve listed out four ingredients to avoid in foods or drinks and which healthy alternatives to reach for instead. Not all types of sweetener, flour,

Do you feel like you’re constantly hearing about a new villainous ingredient that’s hiding in your refrigerator, medicine cabinet or pantry?  There’s always a new book, article, or schpeel from a concerned family member — all warning us of why this or that ingredient should be avoided at all costs.

Mold is a fungus that causes allergic reactions, wheezing and serious respiratory issues. Mold flourishes dark, damp and humid environments, so sometimes it can be hard to find and get rid of mold. To prevent mold, make sure your house is well ventilated and between 40 to 60 percent humidity.