The first time I saw the trailer for Limitless, I got a rush of adrenalin. Hitting theaters now, this flick is about a man who discovers a drug that lets him use his whole brain. Imagine the possibilities! After all, we've all heard it before; “humans only use 10 percent of their brains.” So it got me thinking, can we really expand our minds, and if so, can we do it naturally sans the shady street drug like in the movie? It turns out we don’t have to. That age-old saying is a myth, my friends. Busted! Here’s why…

There are many theories why our dogs and cats are attracted to eating grass. Some believe that they are seeking its vitamins, minerals, and live enzymes. Others believe they use it as a sort of an animal Pepto-Bismol, allowing them to deal with an upset stomach. Or it’s possible that they simply enjoy the taste! Whatever the reason, this natural instinct is one we largely overlook, but it can actually cause health issues for your pet, even landing her in the emergency room.

You will find it on white bread bologna sandwiches in lunch boxes, melting on the top of hamburgers and oozing throughout bowls of macaroni and cheese all over the country – however what we know and love in this country as “American Cheese” is neither American nor cheese.

Forget about the carrots grown in the chef’s garden or the wine grown in the sommelier’s personal vineyard, or even the herbs grown next to the composting mound behind the restaurant itself. If this is where your garden-to-table dining experiences have peaked, you obviously haven’t tasted the crème de la crème of the locavore scene: eating dirt. “Edible dirt,” they’re calling it, is cropping up in high-end restaurants worldwide, and it’s taking farm-to-table to a whole new level—but is this trend helping or hurting the sustainable food movement?

Even the most experienced sommelier is regularly surprised by wine. Since Biblical times, the ancient crafty work of vintners has played a critical role in society by fermenting and aging the juice of grapes. It has ceremonial and spiritual applications, medicinal properties and of course that cheek-reddening effect even the best blushes can't duplicate. It makes us feel good and goes great with almost any dinner—but only if you pick the right wine. And, nowadays, with so many varieties and styles, how do you know which ones to drink?

Labels can cause confusion for even the most discerning of consumers. “All-natural,” “organic,” “non-GMO”; a handbook of keywords and acronyms is practically required to find the most genuine products. This label-induced uncertainty often reaches its greatest height when it comes to discovering organic wines, a task we’ve already deemed tricky. Step in Our Daily Red. 

When you think about planting your home garden this season, you may imagine an abundance of fresh leafy greens, all sorts of squash and zucchini, sweet organic corn and peppers and those long, nail-biting days waiting for your perfect summer heirloom tomatoes to ripen. But, don't forget about these often overlooked—but quite valuable—additions that might be perfect for your garden plans: Dwarf fruit trees.

I've come to trust my gut instincts more and more when it comes to dealing with the common sicknesses my kids encounter. And I've thought a good bit about why we do what we do - spooning out the grape flavored meds - when our kids do get sick. Do our kids really benefit from medicines, or do we cause more harm than benefits? 

You're face down - practically face planted - on your yoga mat in child's pose. What's supposed to be rest, surrender - a letting go - is suddenly thwarted by a whiff of nast and turned into a less than rejuvenating experience.

What's that smell? Well, after two months (or two years!) of downward dogs, dripping sweat and makeup, the elements have combined, bacteria is a brewin' and if you'd like to avoid a foot fungus on your forehead, we suggest you throw together this do-it-yourself mat cleaner and get to spraying.

Coffee was one of the first drivers in consumer awareness about how ethics and sustainability play a crucial role in foods sourced from around the world. Ethical wages and stewardship of the planet are significant considerations long overlooked by the industry, and they led the way for Fair Trade certification, rainforest protected shade-grown beans and cause-driven marketing now commonplace among a number of organic and natural brands. But we guarantee you haven't seen anything quite like Ethical Bean Coffee.

Every New Yorker has a spot for takeout menus... even in this digital age. Some people just shove them in a drawer but others go the extra mile and meticulously put them in laminated binders. Don’t judge; with kitchens the size of closets it’s hard to cook every night which makes New Yorkers rely on the kindness of take-out delivery people. Now the menu-obsessed can fuel their passion and check out the vintage menu collection at the New York Public Library. Exceeding any OCD New Yorker, the NYPL has more than 40,000 vintage menus on file that date back to 1843, placed in the rare-books division.

Jamie Oliver is at it again. Celebrity chef and the host of TV's award winning "Food Revolution" has just brought his "Jamie's 20 Minute Meals" app to Android mobile devices everywhere.

I am blessed with the gift of ADD, and I would not trade my “disorder” for the world. Like most people with ADD, my energy knows no bounds, my enthusiasm is catching, my creativity pays the bills and I am the life of the party.

After awhile, the humdrum of using the same ordinary glass vases to showcase your flowers can start to wear on you. Those gorgeous flowers you nurtured from seed to bloom (or purchased at your local farmers market from someone with a greener thumb) deserve a special vase. And why buy new when you can repurpose items you already own? Check out these seven common household containers that make beautiful and whimsical repurposed vases.

In a plastic-dominated world, it’s hard to imagine doing everyday tasks completely plastic-bag free. But you can do it! And the environment will thank you for it. 

Plastic bags are incredibly harmful to the environment: One plastic bag can take up to 1,000 years to degrade and remains toxic even after it breaks down, according to reuseit.com, a company that sells reusable bags and educates consumers on how to live plastic-free.

Why contribute to harming the earth? Follow these simple tips on how to live without plastic bags and you’ll wonder why you ever thought you needed them anyway.