Life of Health and Fitness

07/04/2020

Things you never thought to add to your coffee
Salt

For some coffee drinkers, the bitterness of the brew is what gives it such appeal.
For others, the whole point of milk and sugar is to conceal that bitter taste.
Unfortunately, it also conceals much of the coffee's actual flavor.
To keep the flavor but counteract some of the bitterness, try adding a pinch of salt.
You won't actually taste the salt, unless you're a little too loose with the shaker, but some of the bitterness will disappear.

07/02/2020

Jazz up taco night with this recipe featuring roasted vegetables for a delicious melody of color, taste and nutrition.

07/02/2020

Easy care houseplants that improve air quality
Snake plant

The snake plant requires very little care, making it a great plant for first-time gardeners.
It can withstand a wide range of temperatures and light, meaning you can put it almost anywhere.
Just be sure to keep the soil moist without overwatering.
Snake plants are excellent at removing airborne pollutants like formaldehyde, nitrogen oxide, benzene and xylene.

07/01/2020

07/01/2020

Fruits & vegetables you shouldn’t be refrigerating
Corn

Corn isn’t really a vegetable and it doesn’t really belong in the fridge.
But that doesn’t mean that you can’t call it one or put it in the fridge.
Putting corn in the fridge isn't going to hurt it per se, and it may keep it fresher longer, but if you're going to use it within a day or two you might as well leave it out and free up some fridge space.

07/01/2020

Weird but clever uses of white vinegar
Eliminating carpet stains

-For lighter stains, dissolve two tablespoons of salt, and then mix it into a half cup of white vinegar.
Rub the mixture into the stain and allow it to dry.
Once dry, vacuum.
-For dark or larger stains, dissolve two tablespoons of salt and mix it into a half cup of white vinegar as before.
Add two tablespoons of borax to the mixture and use the same way, rubbing it into the stain and allowing it to dry before vacuuming.
-For especially challenging stains such as ground-in dirt or grass, make a paste by mixing one tablespoon of cornstarch with one tablespoon of white vinegar.
Rub it into the stain using a dry cloth, and allow it to set for two days.
After two days, vacuum.
-You can also make a spray stain remover using white vinegar.
To do so, fill up a spray bottle with five parts water and one part vinegar.
Now, fill up another spray bottle with five parts water and one part non-sudsy ammonia.
Spray the stain with the vinegar solution until it’s completely saturated.
Let it set for several minutes and then blot it well using a clean, dry cloth,
Afterward, spray with the ammonia solution, again, allowing it to set for a few minutes first before blotting with a clean, dry cloth.
Repeat until the stain has disappeared.

06/29/2020

Practical guide to owning fewer clothes
Imposing an arbitrary moratorium on shopping/Avoiding the sale racks.

For many, clothes shopping is just a habit and habit always takes over for inattention. To begin breaking the cycle of purchasing and discarding, the average American throws away 68 lbs. of textiles each year, set a self-imposed buying freeze. 90 days is recommend.
If given enough time, this simple exercise in self-discipline will change your view of your clothing and the stores that produce, market, and sell them. This should help get you started on a second round of paring down.
Also, while sales can, and should, be used to help you get a better price on something you need, most sale racks are designed to convince us to purchase something we don’t.

06/27/2020

Benefits of coconut oil in coffee
Improves digestion

Both ingredients in the coconut oil coffee infusion will keep your digestive system ticking along nicely.
Coconut oil is well known as a natural laxative and helps to lubricate the digestive system.
Caffeine found in coffee is also a natural stimulant that helps to prise open our morning eyes and sets you up on the right foot when you head off to work.
Caffeine also helps the muscles, including the muscles found in the large intestine and aids in preventing constipation.