Lifestyle

We all know that one ounce is defined as three-fourths of a cup, but what about half of an ounce? Technically speaking, there is no standard definition for this amount. Some say it is one third of an ounce, while others define it as two thirds of an ounce! Most people agree that 0.5 ounces (15 grams) is not enough to constitute a full ounce. So if you like the way the shape of your spoon matches the size of your glass, add some weight! Thicker liquids are weighted more heavily than thinner ones, so a solid butter or sugar…

What is mean alcohol volume (MAV) and average drink size? These are very important terms in the drinking community because people seem to get mixed up about them constantly. People also tend to use different definitions for both of these terms, making it hard to have an overall picture of how many drinks you should have per hour depending on who is telling you and what their definition of a drink is. Many bars and restaurants will advertise the MAV of their alcoholic beverages, but using a glass as our unit of measurement makes things a little tricky. Most glasses…

Limes are one of the most common fruits we enjoy eating or drinking every day. They are also an important part of many recipes, from drinks to foods. While some people may know that you can use just half a lime per drink or plate of food, how much juice each person needs varies depending on their body type and personal taste. There is no standard amount of acidity that one person’s skin will absorb and tell if they need more or less than someone else’s. It also depends on what kind of wash products they use and whether those…

When you are talking about nutrition, one term that gets thrown around a lot is “nutrient rich.” For example, if you were to tell someone they lacked nutrients in their diet, they would probably agree with you. But what does this mean? And how do we know how many of each nutrient people have consumed per day? There are several ways to determine this information, but most focus on either measuring the amount of a specific nutrient in your blood or estimating how much of a certain food item you eat. By knowing these numbers, we can calculate an average…

Mixing alcohol is tricky, to say the least. Different levels of liquid alcohol mix with different amounts of air depending on the type of drink, temperature, and how much you ingest per drink. Some people may have a maxed out tolerance for alcohol, which means they can legally consume more alcohol than others without getting too drunk. This depends on many things such as genetics and body chemistry. Knowing your alcoholic beverage’s molarity (the ratio of alcohol in solution over total volume) can help determine if you have exceeded your limit. However, there are no standard rules about what constitutes…

As we know, beauty lies in all shapes and sizes. Different colors of skin, hairstyles, and makeup styles are what make us feel beautiful or not. For some people, they find one type of product looks best on them and will keep using it until it is completely wasted. This could be due to personal taste or because it works well for their hair/skin type. Unfortunately, there are others who try new products with no results. They spend money that they should not have spent and waste up lots of time trying something that does nothing but hurt their wallet…

Many women have made a career out of teaching others about cosmetic products, with most focusing mostly on beauty products such as cosmetics, skincare products and bath items. One product that has become very popular is called “growth hormones” or “budding agents”- these are typically referred to as growth supplements because they help grow breasts naturally. Many types of natural herbal growth supplements contain plant extracts such as hibiscus (kalium) leaves, green tea, milk thistle, cocoa powder and licorice root. Some even include animal extracts like ox bile! Some studies show that using these supplements can take up to six…

When it comes down to it, your Virginia is a very important part of your self-care routine. If you don’t care for yourself, then how could anyone else do that? Luckily, this article will teach you some easy ways to tighten your Virginia! Many people get distracted by other parts of their lives – work, family, etc.– so they forget about their personal health and wellness. Health should be a top priority in everyone’s life, but if we don’t take care of ourselves first, no one does! When it comes down to it, our health and wellbeing are only as…

This week, I wanted to talk about something that can be a bit tricky when it comes to berries and guava recipes. What kind of guavas are in season? And what is the difference between fresh and dried fruits? I’m going to try my best to make this easy for you! If you have already done some baking or cooking with berries and/or guavas, then you know that sometimes people use slightly more than one type of berry or one plate full of both types. That is totally okay too! But when making certain dishes like yogurt puddings, cakes, or…

Now that we have all enjoyed some delicious fruits and berries of spring, it is time to move onto season two fruit! That means starting with gourds or squashes! These are not your average summer squash like zucchini and yellow crooknecks. They are much wider and longer. Some examples include but are not limited to: buttercup, acorn, snake skin, green pattypan, white cushion, gray mushoosey, and longneck. These hardshell gourds cook up more quickly than most vegetables because they contain starch. This gives them slightly sweeter flavor and makes them easier to enjoy when cooked down. However, make sure to…