Coffee Alternatives To Help Start Your Day
Bella Breakdown As you get older, drinking cups of coffee like you used in college may not be something your body can handle anymore. So to help you start your day without stopping at Starbucks, here are some coffee alternatives to help start your day. Drinking Water: Even before drinking a cup of coffee, drinking a glass of water is highly recommended. This not only wakes your senses up wit the icy feeling, but it also rehydrates you. According to Susan Kleiner, a dietitian and author of “The Good Mood Diet,” we all wake up dehydrated so get hydrated...
Equinox Facing Boycotts After Owner Plans To Host Trump Fundraiser
Bella Breakdown Equinox and SoulCycle may be facing a boycott after Stephen Ross, who owns both companies is under fire for plans to host a high-dollar Trump fundraiser. After news of Ross’ affiliation was made public customers wasted no time canceling their memberships. The fundraiser is scheduled for Aug. 9 in Southampton, New York, with top tickets selling for $250,000, which includes a meeting with the president. However, the LGBTQ community isn’t too happy with his plans and as popular as Equinox and SoulCycle are within the community and are making their voices heard. Equinox itself touts its “clubs”...
This Common Habit Is As Hazardous As Licking A Toilet Bowl
Bella Breakdown You may think that you’re saving the planet by reusing your water bottle, but the truth is you are putting the dirtiest things in your mouth. According to studies, when left unwashed reusable water bottles can become a breeding ground for bacteria and a safe haven for poop particles. Whether plastic or metal, screw-top or squeeze, bottles that go days between cleanings can leave us gulping down germs with every drink. It was New Jersey-based EmLab P&K, an environmental testing firm, that found water bottles carrying an average of more than 300,000 colony-forming units of bacteria per...
Diseases You Can Get From The Gym
Bella Breakdown Going to the gym has many benefits for those looking to lose weight or gain some more muscles. However, what people don’t tell you is that going to the gym can also expose you to some serious skin diseases if the equipment is cleaned properly. Folliculitis: A common affliction that looks like itchy red bumps or acne. If you suspect you have it, it’s best not to scratch because the bumps can turn into crusty sores that cause permanent scars. The condition is caused by microbes like bacteria or fungus that get inside hair follicles in the...
Refreshing Fruit-Infused Water Recipes Just In Time For Summer
Bella Breakdown Water is the most important ways to stay hydrated along with the many other benefits H2O can offer. However, sometimes you are looking to drink something with a little more flavor so adding lemon is a popular method. If you’re looking for a new way to drink something sweet, but keep it healthy fruit-infused water is the way to go. To help you out, here are some fruit-infused water recipes you can try this summer that will satisfy your sweet tooth and keep you healthy. Blueberry Orange: For one, blueberries are one of the most potent sources...
