<![CDATA[Healthy Drinks]]>http://www.sheknows.com/ Tue, 14 May 2013 11:45:00 -0700 <![CDATA[5 Healthiest drinks for your diet]]> http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/993163/5-healthiest-drinks-for-your-diet When we think of dieting, we typically think about healthy eating and exercising. While those two things are important, what about what we're drinking? http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/993163/5-healthiest-drinks-for-your-diet Food & Recipes Healthy Recipes & Nutrition Nutrition & Diet Tips Sarah Brooks Wed, 06 Mar 2013 09:00:00 -0800 <![CDATA[5 Benefits of drinking tea]]> http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/986585/5-benefits-of-drinking-tea We all know tea is good for us. With so many different types and flavors out there, we're certain you’ll find one you like even if you’re not a tea drinker. It's time to start improving our health one sip at a time. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/986585/5-benefits-of-drinking-tea Food & Recipes Healthy Recipes & Nutrition Nutrition & Diet Tips Sarah Brooks Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:00:00 -0800 <![CDATA[How to brew your own kombucha]]> http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/980453/brewed-kombucha-recipe Kombucha is a fermented tea that, at the very least, is rich in probiotics and may be a beverage capable of fighting everything from upset stomachs to cancer. Your own healthy, nutritious and sometimes delicious kombucha drink is just a few steps away. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/980453/brewed-kombucha-recipe Food & Recipes Kitchen & Cooking Tips Cooking Tips & Trends Chris Perrin Thu, 26 Apr 2012 07:07:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Are natural sweeteners a better choice?]]> http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/835223/are-natural-sweeteners-a-better-choice The debate continues to rage on: what’s the better option, calorie-free artificial sweeteners or natural sweeteners that spike blood sugar and calorie intake? Read on to see what the experts have to say. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/835223/are-natural-sweeteners-a-better-choice Health & Wellness Diet & Fitness Dieting & Nutrition Laura Williams, M.S.Ed. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:00:00 -0800 <![CDATA[4 Cold-fighting hot drink recipes]]> http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/947287/4-cold-fighting-hot-drink-recipes With our busy schedules, staying in bed for a few days to get over a winter cold isn't really an option. It's harder to stay healthy when the temperatures drop, but having a few antioxidant packed cold-fighting drink recipes on hand certainly won't hurt your chances of beating those winter sniffles. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/947287/4-cold-fighting-hot-drink-recipes Food & Recipes Entertaining Wine & Drink Recipes Rachel Dreskin Sun, 01 Jan 2012 04:00:00 -0800 <![CDATA[Smart ways to snack]]> http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/843183/smart-ways-to-snack You know the phrase, "Keep it simple, stupid?" That phrase is the key to smart snacking. By choosing simple, but enjoyable foods with quality ingredients, you’ll feel like a genius every time you stop for a quick snack break. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/843183/smart-ways-to-snack Health & Wellness Diet & Fitness Dieting & Nutrition Laura Williams, M.S.Ed. Mon, 11 Jul 2011 07:22:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Tea 101: Types of tea & their health benefits]]> http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/835225/tea-101-types-of-tea-their-health-benefits People around the world have been enjoying tea for thousands of years, but it’s only recently that the health benefits have been more deeply researched. If you’re not currently a tea drinker, read on to see what you’ve been missing. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/835225/tea-101-types-of-tea-their-health-benefits Health & Wellness Women's Health Wellness Laura Williams, M.S.Ed. Thu, 06 Jan 2011 14:17:00 -0800 <![CDATA[Green smoothie and green drink recipes]]> http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/822030/green-smoothies-green-drink-recipes Looking for a delicious way to detox your body after the holidays? Though supplement-based cleanses may promise you a clean system in a few days, a better approach that you can take every day is sipping a green smoothie or green drink. Made especially popular by Dr. Oz, green drinks are a whole food solution to getting more nutrient-dense vegetables into your diet while helping you detoxify your system in the most natural way. Just be sure to tune up your diet and hydrate; green drinks won’t miraculously aid in weight loss or compensate for poor dietary choices. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/822030/green-smoothies-green-drink-recipes Food & Recipes Healthy Recipes & Nutrition Michele Borboa, MS Tue, 04 Jan 2011 09:57:00 -0800 <![CDATA[Newest healthy treats for women on the go]]> http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/821946/newest-healthy-treats-for-women-on-the-go If you think burgers and high-fat meals are the only fast food hunger fixes, you're in for a yummy surprise. Some of the tastiest and healthiest snacks are now grab-and-go. Here's a rundown of a few of the latest and greatest healthy treats for busy women. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/821946/newest-healthy-treats-for-women-on-the-go Health & Wellness Diet & Fitness Dieting & Nutrition Linda Melone, CSCS Sun, 02 Jan 2011 05:55:00 -0800 <![CDATA[Most fattening drinks of all time]]> http://www.sheknows.com/videos/articles/821872/most-fattening-drinks-of-all-time Those seemingly innocent specialty coffees and fruit-based cocktails that you’ve convinced yourself are healthy because of the fruit could be the very bane of your weight loss efforts. Here are the five most fattening drinks of all time and five healthy beverage alternatives that are just as satisfying for far fewer calories. http://www.sheknows.com/videos/articles/821872/most-fattening-drinks-of-all-time SheKnows TV SheKnows TV: Corner Kitchen Michele Borboa, MS Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:01:00 -0800 <![CDATA[Why tea is good for your health]]> http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/813219/why-tea-is-good-for-your-health Tea is more than just a warm drink to start your day. This increasingly popular beverage can lower your risk for heart disease, cancer, diabetes and gum disease, and reduce stress while helping you burn fat and lose weight. Ani Bailey, founder of www.CaliforniaTeaHouse.com, tells us why we should be drinking tea every day. The tea expert also shares her secret for making the best cup of tea and a few tea-rrific recipes. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/813219/why-tea-is-good-for-your-health Food & Recipes Healthy Recipes & Nutrition Low Carb Recipes Michele Borboa, MS