Starbucks' Tazo Green Tea Creme Frappuccino combines the popular Frappucino and Tazo lines into one drink. To make a Frappuccino "light" with fewer calories, Starbucks uses nonfat milk instead of whole milk and does not add whipped cream.
Tea, made from the Camellia sinensis plant, is the most widely consumed beverage in the world after water, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. Tea is credited with numerous health benefits, and green tea, in particular, has...
Crystal Light makes a wide selection of drink mixes you add to water. The White Tea Blueberry mix is one of the On The Go drinks, which come in small packets you can add to a bottle of water. Before using the White Tea Blueberry drink mix, assess...
Crystal Light flavored waters and powdered mixes are low-calorie beverage options from Kraft. Varieties include a range of iced tea and fruit flavors, as well as the line of enhanced flavors with beneficial ingredients, such as dietary fiber,...
Drinking two to three liters of water a day may not be an easy target to reach if the taste of plain water is not that appealing to you. Crystal Light may be a good option to add taste to your water without adding too many extra sugar and...
Crystal Light Peach Tea is a powdered instant iced tea mix. It is a quick way to enjoy the flavor of iced tea without brewing, then chilling, a glass of traditional tea. If you are sensitive to caffeine, or are on a caffeine-restricted diet, you...
Massage has been used for thousands of years for healing the body and mind. Some cultures used massage for therapeutic purposes, while others recognized the relaxation benefits of massage. Aromatherapy has also been a part of massage practice for...
A romantic dinner at home offers many possibilities---whether you're celebrating an anniversary, holiday or just want to spend some time together. Surprising your partner with a romantic dinner at home becomes more special with the addition of...
Make decorative and functional things for your home and garden out of recycled items. With a little imagination, you can create furniture, lighting, garden art and personal accessories from materials destined for the recycling plant or the...
Bronchitis is a condition characterized by deep coughing and soreness of the chest and throat, according to Dr. James Balch and Mark Stengler, authors of "Prescription for Natural Cures." It typically occurs during an influenza infection, and...
For those who suffer from migraines, the pain associated with their arrival can be unbearable. A migraine can last for hours, even days. Medication has been shown to be effective at treating migraines as they occur and in the prevention of...
Use recycled aluminum such as soda cans to create several crafts to add to the decor of your home or garden. Most of the materials for these projects may already be available in your home, saving you some cash and a trip to your local grocery or...
Aroma oils can be used to freshen the air in your home or office or they can be used to provide relief from illness and discomfort. Eucalpytus oil can soothe a cold, while lavender oil can promote calm and restfulness. Essential aroma oils added...
The gallbladder is a collection sac for bile that lies on the visceral surface of the liver. Bile contains bile acids, which aid in the digestion of fats and fat-soluble vitamins. Gallstones form when substances in the bile, mostly cholesterol,...
Most people know dandelion (Taraxacum officinalis) as a garden weed, but this rugged little plant has been used to make a delicious and nutritious tea for centuries. The root is dug up in the fall when the inulin (a natural dietary fiber)...
Although contemporary interest in aromatherapy has only emerged within the past 100 years, ancient civilizations recognized the connection between aroma and healing, says Gill Farrer-Halls, author of "The Aromatherapy Bible." This connection is...
Manuka is a shrub native to New Zealand that produces a honey known for its spicy aroma and complex taste. According to Gill Farrer-Halls, author of "The Aromatherapy Bible," manuka essential oil, which is steam-distilled from the twigs...
You may be considering LED light bulbs because of their long life and low power consumption, but their high cost may be prohibitive. A light bulb that uses an LED array may cost several times as much as a comparable compact fluorescent or...
Active children can be difficult to settle down when bedtime arrives. Like adults, once children finally fall asleep they can have problems staying asleep. Most adult sleep-aid medications are too strong for children, but several natural herbal...
Tea comes in a few different forms, including green and oolong tea, which are defined by their processing. Green tea is light green in color and flavor, and oolong tea has a stronger taste and light brown color. All teas are made from the dried...
In Ayurveda, being overweight is simply an indication of an imbalance in the body. From an Ayurvedic perspective, someone becomes overweight when the body's systems of digestion and food metabolization have become inefficient. Intake of too much...
Herbal teas have been common folk cures for a variety of illnesses for many years in almost all cultures. Herbal teas are different than regular teas simply because they are not made from dried tea, or Camellia sinensis, leaves. Herbal teas are...
With 16,000 stores and counting, in over 50 countries as of 2011, Starbucks Corporation offers coffee, tea, light breakfast and lunch menu items, as well as numerous baked goods and blended drinks. Starbucks Coffee also offers brewing equipment,...
Essential oils are distilled herbs. These herbs are harvested for their healing and medicinal properties. Essential oils date back to the Greeks and are mentioned by Herodotus, a Greek historian, in 484 to 425 B.C., according to “The...
The Atkins diet, developed by Dr. Robert Atkins in the 1960s, is a low-carbohydrate, high-protein diet. According to the Mayo Clinic, it helps people shed pounds because when the body does not have carbohydrates to burn for fuel, it starts burning...
Sweet ginger paste, a sweet, thick and flavorful condiment, isn't common in America. However, it's not unusual to find the paste in Canada, England, India or other countries that have a tradition of serving afternoon tea and light refreshments....
Essential oils are used in aromatherapy to bring about relaxation and treat health problems. Aromatherapy practitioners believe that inhaling certain scents causes changes in the limbic system (the innermost area of the brain) and affects organ...
Avoiding gluten is essential if you suffer from Celiac disease. While gluten, or the protein found in wheat, is primarily found in foods, some beverages may be inappropriate for a gluten-free diet. Fortunately, an increased awareness of Celiac...
Jasmine green tea is a light, flowery tasting beverage that is calorie-free and very beneficial to your health. The tea contains about 5 to 10 percent of the caffeine in one cup of coffee. Research indicates that jasmine green tea can help cure...
