Healthier Alternatives to Fried Foods
We all know that fried foods are not the healthiest options out there, but the problem is that they taste so good that we forget the health negatives. Fried foods are high in fat, calories, and salt, which contribute to health problems like Type 2 diabetes and heart disease. The problem is that fired food just tastes so good, and not many people would happily … Continue reading Healthier Alternatives to Fried Foods
Drink a Cold Brew Like I Told You
Spring is coming up, and soon it’ll be too warm to pick up a hot cup of Joe from your favorite coffee shop. Before you start freaking out, there is a solution: cold-brewed coffee. Though it’s not a new process, cold-brewed coffee is rather obscure in comparison to hot coffee. Only within the past three years or so has it became popular, but what exactly … Continue reading Drink a Cold Brew Like I Told You
To Micro-aggress Is to Macro-Oppress
Microaggressions are statements, actions, or incidents regarded as an instance of indirect, subtle, or unintentional discrimination against members of a marginalized group such as a racial or ethnic minority. In other words, microaggressions occur when people unknowingly acknowledge stereotypes. For example, asking someone of a different race “Where are you really from?” or “What are you?” may seem innocent, but it’s not. To the questioner, … Continue reading To Micro-aggress Is to Macro-Oppress
Basics of a Keto Diet
The ketogenic diet is a low carb diet that results in the body producing ketones in the liver that are then used as energy. The body typically produces glucose and insulin when we ingest high quantities of carbohydrates. However, the body will initiate ketosis, a natural process, to produce energy when food intake is low. The body will store fat for later because, when on … Continue reading Basics of a Keto Diet
Salt Water Vs. Chlorine Pools
The decision to install a new pool can give an upgrade to any backyard. There are many different aspects to consider, one of which is deciding what type of water you want to use. Chlorine and salt water pools each have their own qualities with different price and maintenance benefits. If you’re stuck between which water to use, here are the factors that differentiate one … Continue reading Salt Water Vs. Chlorine Pools
