To appreciate something is to, first, understand it deeply. It is to embrace the experience with little reservation and to find meaning in the subtleties. Although many people have a preconceived notion of what Japanese culture is, the nuances, when…
Uncovering the overdose
For as far back as I can recall, I have been a tea drinker. It wasn’t just any tea. I sought out the boldest, maltiest black tea for its rich caffeine content. Three cups a day was essential to jolt me into…
Skin health 101
From a young age, I was taught that food can have beneficial effects for your skin. My Mom told me, when I’m finished eating a slice of watermelon, to take the white rind and rub it over my face for…
The new superfood
Season after season, the evolution of nutrition gives way to new trends as we gain a better understanding of food and seek more holistic initiatives when planning our plates. Without dismissing the trendy acai berry, seaweed, and tuna poke, I more so advocate for…
The weight of our weight
In our society, physical appearance is something that we all consider. However, aesthetics are too often prized in a way that we lose sight of what’s truly important. How does our physical weight weigh on us psychologically? Is appearance the…
Can this living tea keep you living?
You may have been within earshot of someone raving about kombucha or you may have seen the glass bottles monopolizing the refrigerators of your grocery store. So, what is kombucha? Is it just another trendy drink in the world of acai-green…