4 tips for reading food labels

This post is for you if you want to make healthy choices when it comes to food shopping! Checking food labels and determining whether certain foods are good for us or not can be overwhelming considering the amount of ingredients in most food items, and it can take a lot of time that most of us don't have to spare when going to the store. That's why I came up with four main things to consider when determining whether or not to buy certain foods.

Not drinking in a society where drinking is the norm

Drinking alcohol is the norm in our society. It has become such a natural thing to do that many people can barely believe that somebody might choose not to drink. In this post, I'll talk about the social aspects of not drinking, my own experiences with it, facts about how our bodies deal with alcohol, and I'll share some tips on drinking in relation to weight loss/ maintenance and a healthy lifestyle. I just want to make it clear that I'm not condemning alcohol completely or trying to make anyone who enjoys it stop drinking occasionally. I'm just talking about my experiences as somebody who chooses not to drink.

Quick matcha chai latte

Chai lattes are the ultimate comfort drink for me. The warm flavour of the spices combined with milk and a little bit of sweetness can even make the worst days just a little bit better. Because we don't always have the time to go to coffee shops that serve them, and because most of the store bought instant powders contain way more sugar than necessary, I decided to create this healthier homemade version with matcha.