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Should Cats Drink Milk?

The image of a cat lapping at a bowl of milk is a pretty common one… but is milk really a healthy drink for your feline friend? The Cat Fancier’s Association suggests that while many cats like the taste of milk, they typically don’t need it as part of their daily diet. A well-nourished cat shouldn’t need to drink milk, but he might like to once in a while. Too much milk too often could cause digestive issues, like diarrhea. In fact, many cats may even be lactose intolerant — this means that they can’t digest the sugars (lactose) in … Continue reading →

Tea Can Help You Focus

When you hit that afternoon slump, don’t head for the coffeemaker. Try a cup of tea, instead! Recent research is pointing to black, green, and oolong tea as a great way to sharpen your focus. Part of that mental boost comes from the caffeine in the tea — the same caffeine you could get from a cup of coffee or an ice cold soda. The other part of the mental boost is something you can only get from a cup of tea — an amino acid called theanine. When paired with caffeine, theanine can boost neural activity, helping you concentrate. … Continue reading →

The Rainbow Of Teas

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Teas come in a lot of different colors these days. Black is the “traditional” tea, the one we’re all used to. Green tea came onto the scene in a big way, followed more recently by white and red teas. So what’s the big deal about each color? Black, white, and green teas all come from the same plant. The difference in color comes from the age of the leaves used and the amount of processing done. White tea leaves are the youngest and are harvested before the leaves are even fully open! Green teas are lightly processed; black teas are … Continue reading →

A Great-tasting Green Tea

This is my very first food blog here at Families.com. I decided my first blog would be about my favorite green tea, because, well, I ran out of green tea at my home this morning and I am certainly thinking that I want to get some more of it. A friend of mine introduced me to a wonderful Celestial Seasonings green tea called Blueberry Breeze. This tea has such a sweet flavor that after I tried it the first time, I knew I’d be purchasing my own very soon. And, I bought some of it during my next trip to … Continue reading →