MACA ROOT: an ancient Peruvian root soothes menopause symptoms∙ improves memory ∙ boosts energy The ancient maca root has been used by the Inca and Peruvian cultures for more than 1,500 years. It is mostly grown in the harsh conditions and high elevation Andes mountains of Peru, where the mineral rich fields are naturally irrigated by glacial ice-melt and rainfall born in the thunderclouds of the Amazon basin. This earthy and nutty tasting root is a cruciferous vegetable and is related to broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and kale. Maca root is generally consumed in powder form and is loaded with unique health benefits. The Health Benefits: Maca root powder is very nutritious, as it is rich in a number of nutrients,...
Summerville Sweet Tea the best glass of sweet tea is always the one you drink on the porch A History of Sweet Tea & Porch Sittin' In the late 1700's, the tea plant, Camellia sinensis, traveled all the way from China and ended up being successfully cultivated in South Carolina, which also became the birthplace of sweet tea a few years later. Porches and sweet tea = a match made in heaven. Sweet tea was born in Summerville, South Carolina, in the late 1800's, around the same time when the concept of porches emerged in an effort to keep homes cool during the hot summer heat. Coincidentally, it turns out that sipping a sweetened iced tea while rocking on a...
Spice of the Month Recipe: AFRICAN SPICE ROASTED BEETS We are celebrating how awesome it is to be a part of a community. How it feeds our sense of belonging, and how it feeds our innate desire to socialize and connect with others. There's nothing better than a summer time backyard bbq get together, and this African Spice recipe certainly brings a perfect balance of heat and a touch of sweet to a veggie side. SPICE INGREDIENTS: red peppers, cayenne, New Mexico chile, garlic, paprika, coriander, cumin, sea salt, and spearmint check out this super simple and quick recipe below ⬇ INGREDIENTS 2 tsp. OBTC African Spice salt and pepper to taste olive oil 3 beets DIRECTIONS Preheat your oven to 400℉. Wash...
SELF CARE SATURDAY 🌿 stretch & refresh 🌿 STRETCHING = ENDORPHIN RELEASE Did you know that stretching your body can release endorphins and help improve your mood? Endorphins are part of your bodies' natural reward system - this is why we often stretch involuntarily after waking up in the morning or before we go to bed. It's our bodies' way of motivating us to keep moving and using our muscles! Besides enjoying an endorphin rush, stretching can also relieve muscle tension and stress, can increase your flexibility and circulation, and can even improve your posture. It is a form of self care - which is something we like to practice at least once a week! This month we are building...
TIE DYE TEA DATE paired with our tea of the month cocktail recipe 🌸💛🍋☀️ Tie dye season is upon us! So is cocktail season... and we definitely mixed the two to make a "tea date" for you and your squad to try out. Tie dyeing with tea is super fun, affordable and you most likely already have all the tools to do it at home! Tea-dyeing doesn't cause a drastic change in color to white fabric, but it is a great way to hide stains on towels or to add a natural flair to your t-shirts, tote bags, and other cloth items. Pair your tea-dyeing activity with our Lemon Drop tea cocktail while you are waiting on your cloth to...
