• 5 Drinks That Are Healthy For You (Besides Water)

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    What you put in your body is of utmost importance. There’s nothing as refreshing as a nice, cold drink. That’s why water is the ultimate nutritional drink. But what can you drink Besides water that’s healthy?

    Believe it or not, there are liquids out there besides water that are pretty healthy for you. Some of them contain nutrients that promote hair growth, weight loss, blood circulation and much more.

    5 Healthy Drinks (Besides Water)

    Let’s look at some things to drink that are good for you (besides water).

    Smoothies

    When you think about it, why wouldn’t a liquid fruit be as nutritional as it sounds (and looks)? In many cases, smoothies are just that – liquid fruit and vegetable concoctions — that fortify your body.

    With smoothies, you can to take in fiber as well as protein, which lowers your risk of diseas and increases your overall wellness.

    Green Tea 

    Green tea is known for its medicinal properties and has been in use for centuries, especially in Asia. Drinking green tea can also help you lose or stabilize your weight.

    Here are some of the ailments that green tea can also help with:

    • Diabetes
    • Heart disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Cancer

    Mint Tea

    Peppermint tea or mint tea is a popular drink because it has zero calories and generally tastes good. The mint flavor also acts as a natural breath freshener.

    Mint tea has been known to help with the following ailments:

    • Indigestion
    • Headaches
    • Congestion
    • Sore Throat

    Soy Milk

    Soy milk has gotten a bad rap through the years. While many view it as imitation cow milk, soy milk stands on its own for the gentle way it treats your stomach.

    Because soy milk is a plant-based substance, lactose-sensitive people can drink it with no problem. Soy milk also helps provides a healthy dose of omega-3 fatty acids which promote mental health issues and even some neurological ones.

    Lemon Juice

    Much has been said about the benefits of orange juice, and it’s all rightly deserved, but lemon juice is right up there with it.
    Lemon juice gives you a strong dose of Vitamin C, which promotes bone density and strong circulation. Lemon juice is very nutritional and can counteract against heart diseases and ailments involving soft tissue.

    Final Word

    In addition to fruit and veggie smoothies and soy milk and similar products, there are other healthy drinks for you as well. Black coffee, which we didn’t discuss in detail, is an excellent alternative to its caffeine-laden counterpart.
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  • How to make good coffee

    How To Make Some Good Coffee

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    Coffee is one of the simple joys of the morning. If the weather is cold or if you want a sweet drink, coffee is an excellent option.

    In this article, I’m going to show you how to make some good coffee. For the purposes of this article, we’re going to go over how to make coffee with a coffee maker.

    How Do You Like Your Coffee?

    You may enjoy coffee that is really sweet with a lot of creamer and sugar or you may prefer it black (with nothing added).

    No matter how you like it, coffee has a lot of benefits. It can give you some much-needed energy in the morning and be a great endcap to a tasty meal in the evenings.

    One of the best coffee makers that I have bought is the Keurig K-Classic Coffee Maker.

    Buy It

    How To Make Great Coffee

    Here are some steps I used to make some pretty good coffee.

    1. Plug in your Keurig K-Classic Coffee Maker.
    2. Put 2 tablespoons of coffee in 6 ounces of water.
    3. Turn your Keurig on and let it brew the coffee.
    4. When the green light turns on, it’s ready
    I know that some people love caffeine, but I try to stay away from it. Caffeine is a stimulant that causes a temporary surge in alertness and energy. But you can also overdo it, if you’re not careful.
    So how do you make coffee? Tell us in the comments below.
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  • Where to eat for the holidays in New Orleans

    Where To Eat In New Orleans For The Holidays

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    If you’re in town for the holidays, you might want to get out and enjoy an authentic New Orleans restaurant. Where will you go?

    In this article, we’re going to show you some great places to eat over the holidays in New Orleans.

    Dooky Chase

    2301 Orleans Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119 | (504) 821-0600

    Dooky Chase

    Dooky Chase is one of the most notable restaurants in the French Quarter. Here is one one reviewer says about Dooky Chase: “Came here because we had heard about the place’s fame and reputation. When driving in the area we were afraid we might not make it here before closing time but luckily we made it. My wife had seafood gumbo and I had beet salad with fried oysters. Everything was delicious and flavorful. There was a good amount and variety of meat in the gumbo. Fried oysters also were great. Very nice place to dine; our server was friendly and attentive.”

    Cafe Du Monde

    Best beignets in New Orleans at Cafe Du Monde

    Cafe Du Monde is known around the world as having some of the best powdered dumplings — beignets — you can find outside of France.

    Here’s what one reviewer says about Cafe Du Monde. “What else can I say that hasn’t already been said. This place is an absolute must despite the touristy crowd. The jazz band that sits on the sidewalk out front adds the perfect level of cover from the hustling and bustling sounds of the street.”

    Final Word

    New Orleans is one of those cities that you can get lost in once you take the time to explore it. As the former capital of Louisiana, New Orleans is one of the most eclectic and eccentric cities in the world.

    One of the things that makes the place special is the people, which are eager to show you a good time via parties and authentic New Orleans cuisine.

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