I first got acquainted with the amazing superfood, Dragonfruit, completely by accident when I moved into a house that had a strange looking cactus growing up the wall. Yes, that’s right, a cactus that grows like a vine, clinging onto the wall with its roots. Every time I checked, it seemed to be noticeably taller …
Chimarrão is the Brazilian version of Argentina’s favorite drink, Yerba Maté. It’s an extremely popular drink in Southern Brazil. Chimarrao has plenty of health benefits, such as its anti-oxidant and other nutrient content. The scientific name is “Ilex Paraguariensis“. The term “Erva mate” (Portuguese translation of “Yerba Mate”) is often used in Brazil, along with “Chimarrao“. …
(Updated March 2019) Belo Horizonte is an inland Brazilian city in the state of Minas Gerais, not well-known for tourism. Nevertheless, after going to Rio de Janeiro, it’s refreshing to visit a place with lower prices and less congestion. Plus, you have the opportunity to see the local Brazilian way of living. Also, check out …
Keto or Paleo? Both diets are extremely popular while many celebs and fitness experts swear by them. If you’re just an average person trying to get in shape and lose weight, it can be really hard to decide which diet to follow. You don’t know what to believe and it feels almost impossible to …
Most of us want to keep our body and mind in optimal health. Some methods, such as exercising daily, can be tricky on a tight schedule. However, there are other options such as green juicing, which doesn’t require much effort at all. What is Green Juice? Green Juice is fresh juice made of leafy vegetables, …
Rio de Janeiro (Translation: “River of January”) is one of the most touristic cities in the world. The reason is the natural beauty – the mountains and sea are very close together. However, Rio is more expensive than the rest of Brazil, due to its reputation for tourism. Along with seeing the Christ Statue up …
Organic coconut water is the refreshing, sweet liquid from the inside of a young, green coconut (Cocos nucifera). Originating in tropical regions such as Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), it’s also very popular in the rest of the world. Coco water is a healthy alternative to sports drinks and carbonated beverages, with great hydration capabilities and …
Sceletium Tortuosum is one of many herbs available nowadays to help treat anxiety, insomnia, stress, and depression. A growing number of consumers prefer natural alternatives instead of chemical drugs with side-effects. Similar herbs include St John’s Wort, Passionflower, Valerian Root, and Adaptogens like Ginseng or Rhodiola Rosea. These herbs have been around for centuries in …
Montevideo (Uruguay) is a relatively small Latin American capital city. It’s not that touristic. Most visitors arrive with the ferry from Buenos Aires for a 2 to 4-day visit, but rarely much longer. You can easily stay fit and have a healthy diet during your trip to Uruguay. Especially if you take advantage of the …
In this blog post, we discuss 6 completely natural herbs for hair growth, which you can easily apply to your hair in the form of a shampoo or an extracted oil. You probably dream of having long and shiny hair, but you don’t like to use harmful chemicals. At the same time, you are wary of …