Today is World Chocolate Day. To celebrate, we're bringing you 15 benefits dark chocolate can have on health. From cardiovascular to psychological, from mental to dermatological. Let's look at different studies that have shown the benefits of cacao.

Perhaps you have already noticed that your ideas move when you move. Instead of having another meeting in the office, over Skype, or via telephone, decide to meet on the trail. You don't have to climb a mountain, but I promise your thoughts move as you move. Those happy little endorphins wake up the brain and we all need our brains in tip top shape when we are formulating ideas and solutions. 

Swoob just introduced a new body scrub from a company called Borika. The scrub, a “rich blend of coconut flakes, coconut oil, coffee, Himalayan salt, fresh lime zest scent,” was sent to me for a beta test. For seven days, I’ll be using it, as per the instructions (rub gently onto damp skin, let sit for five to fifteen minutes, then rinse with warm water) and not per the instructions in a testing format (in my hair, in my coffee machine, etc.). Borika advertises itself as being “with organic minerals giving you amazingly smooth skin with antioxidants to treat acne, scars, anti-aging, stretch marks, and much more.”

It was the late 80's, the temperature was perfectly warm and a light breeze brought with it fresh garden smells. I was at my Grandma's house enjoying the patio deck and backyard pond.  She had a large garden and had just purchased a juicer.  That day I was served a deliciously healthy treat that remains a favorite today - Apple Lemon Juice.  I so clearly remember that moment today that green juice has become a staple in my diet.  

I have found that spending 30 minutes to juice yields about two days worth of juice at about $2.31 a pint.  Not only that, but it is rare that fruits or vegetables go bad in my fridge.  Juicing makes it extremely easy to keep and use fresh produce.  Keep reading to see how I do it ...

Vegan Pomegranate Chocolate Bark

Ingredients:

• 2/3 cup cacao powder
  ½ cup maple syrup
• ½ cup coconut oil
• melted 1 pomegranate de-seeded
• 1 teaspoon …

With Thanksgiving just around the corner we thought we’d share some healthy sides to feast upon.  These sides are quick to whip up.