Healthy Living

Date Night Mocktails for Two: Just as Delicious as the Real Thing

Explore a multitude of mixtures and overindulge.

The possibilities are endless with mocktails. They’re a healthier option for people, taste well and there’s no need to worry about a hangover. You can explore a multitude of mixtures and overindulge during any time of the year especially during the holiday season and family festivities. To get you started, below are a few of our staff picks: 

Virgin Mojito-Enjoy a simple and light mojito mocktail made with fresh lime juice, mint leaves, and honey.

Ingredients:

  • Lime juice, freshly squeezed

  • Honey

  • Mint leaves

  • Club soda

  • Garnish with a mint sprig

Sunny Sweetness-Start the day sweet or end it on a sweet note with this drink. All you need is grenadine, and fresh-squeezed orange juice.

Ingredients:

  • Orange juice

  • Grenadine, to taste, creates a great contrast

  • Orange slice, for garnish

Bellini Love-Get fancy with a peach flavored bellini. Instead of champagne, enjoy this drink with a sparkling cider. This is a drink everyone will love. 

Ingredients:

  • Peach nectar

  • Sparkling cider

  • Peach slice, for garnish

Smoothie Hacks that May Boost Your Sex Drive

Jumpstart your mood with a smoothie.

Jumpstart your mood with a smoothie.

An Aphrodisiac. It may not work for everyone but for some, they’re living proof that common foods can be used to boost libido in women. Well, what’s that? Libido is your sexual desire. There’s no scientific evidence that there are foods that change libido in women but some of the most popular ones to do the job are raw oysters, berries, bananas, honey, chocolate and coffee. Now, some of those would not mix well in a smoothie. However, here’s a list of things you may want to add to your grocery list for your next smoothie creation. These rank among the best according to studies:

Smoothie, anyone?

Smoothie, anyone?

  1. Ginseng- This popular and easy to find supplement known to increase your energy overall, and improve sexual dysfunction is the added bonus.

  2. Ginkgo- A natural herbal supplement that even comes in the form of tea that can ramp up the female sex drive.

  3. Saffron- A Spice you’ll find in a powder or capsule form that could increase sexual arousal if taken over a period of time.

  4. Maca- A supplement known to help boost fertility and combat sexual dysfunction.

  5. Apples- A fruit loaded with fiber and may increase sexual desire.

Fighting COVID-19 with natural antibiotics

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In recent days, the liquor stores have been crowded with lines forming outside such businesses. Total Wine, Roger Wilco and many others in New Jersey and Delaware. Sure, no one wants to be in the house with nothing to do but drinking is not the answer. According to nutritionists, alcohol isn’t the best thing to turn to during this pandemic because it actually depresses your immune system. To fight COVID-19, you’ll need a healthy and strong system and this is the perfect time to focus on your health and change it for the better. To achieve healthier habits, it takes discipline and work to stay committed to nutritious foods as well as the 10 most powerful natural antibiotics or supplements every household should have. During your next trip to the grocery story, be sure to pick up some of the items below.

  1. Garlic

  2. Raw Honey

  3. Turmeric 

  4. Echinacea (herb)

  5. Ginger

  6. Apple Cider Vinegar

  7. Zinc

  8. Oregano Oil 

  9. Onions

  10. Goldenseal root

These are the first line of defense against some illnesses and infections. Remember to also exercise and stay hydrated as well with H2O and an occasional glass of orange juice.