Waking up in the morning, there is nothing like a fresh cup o' joe. While most of us are running against the clock in our morning routine, efficiency is key. Thus, the single serving coffee pod was born. Quick, easy, efficient, and in a variety of flavors, it became the new instant coffee. A blessing for the busy working individual, right?
Laughter is the best medicine—the only problem being it shows our teeth in true colors. Here are five natural tricks to keep that smile gleaming and beautiful.
While others curse its arrival in spring, I applaud it. The spunky little dandelion is a first flower for nectar-hunting honeybees. It pains me to see homeowners yank it from their yards, not only because they are eradicating an important food source for pollinating insects, but because the little plants can offer so much before their fluffy seeds are scattered to the wind!
If you’re looking for a point-of-view that scares you into dropping your coffee habit by trash-talking coffee as unreservedly as coffee snobs trash-talk Starbucks, you won’t find it here. Sure, there are better things to put in your body than caffeine, and sure, your body will function far more effectively if you keep caffeine out of the everyday mix, but if you’re reading this, you’re likely already aware of the benefits of avoiding caffeine. If not, hang tight—we’ll get to that.
Today, while at my local coffee house, instead of tucking my head into my iPhone to kill the time, as I usually do while I wait for my order, I decided to see what it would be like to not have that distraction and just be present in the room with everyone else.
“Coffee makes the world go round,” that’s what I always say. And as long as you moderate the amounts of coffee you drink daily, there really isn’t a reason why you should stop anytime soon. I usually drink a cup of coffee a day; I wake up every morning just thinking about that perfect cup. Which brings me to my next point: how to make the perfect cup of coffee using a pour over method. There are indeed many pour over methods, but I’m going to talk about one of my favorites, which is using the Melitta pour over method.
Last week, I talked about the importance of adding nutrients to your coffee, and how to get the most out of your morning coffee ritual. This week, I've added another recipe that is vegan and milder. Enjoy!
Hemp Milk Cinnamon Latte
(A milder, vegan blend)
1. Brew your favorite organic coffee or espresso
2. Into the blender add 1 Tablespoon Hemp seeds and 2-4oz of water.
3. Blend for about 20 seconds to create Hemp Milk base.
Many people love their morning cup of coffee and couldn’t fathom getting through their day without it. While there are some known health benefits to coffee, most people don’t know how to get the most out of this morning ritual. They negate any health benefits by taking it alone on an empty stomach or combining it with too much sugar, artificial sweeteners, and creamers. Instead you can make your morning cup quite delicious and health promoting – it’s all about what you put in it!