Newsletter 3/25/18: These Alcohol Myths Are Total BS

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Up Your Health Game

Oil Always Love You

Adding MCT Oil to your diet could boost your health in big ways by amping up your energy levels, keeping your heart healthy and helping you maintain a healthy weight. Bonus: You can find it in some of your favorite foods, including whole-fat dairy products and Bulletproof Coffee Cold Brew. [Swirled]

Herb Your Enthusiasm

Ashwagandha, also known as Indian ginseng, is one of the most powerful herbs in Ayurvedic medicine, and it can help with everything from stress relief to fatigue. To get the max benefits, take 600 to 1,000 milligrams twice a day. [Swirled]

MythBusters: Alcohol Edition

Getting to the bottom of common alcohol myths could help you avoid the negative side effects of drinking. Ones to watch out for: Mixing alcohol with energy drinks won’t make you more buzzed but it could affect how drunk you feel, and eating after a long night of drinking won’t do much to stave off a hangover. Drink responsibly, friends! [Greatist]

Live Like A Boss

You’re Amaz’On

Think you’re an Amazon expert? Think again. There are a few things about the e-commerce giant that even die-hard fans don’t know — like the fact that a programming error once allowed customers to get free money or that every employee has to work as a customer service rep at least once every two years. [Swirled]

And Another Thing

Nixing the word “but” from your vocabulary could help you improve your relationships with pretty much everyone. According to psychologists, swapping “but” for “and” in conversation puts people at ease and makes them feel like you’re on their side. #themoreyouknow [Business Insider]

I Don’t Wanna Save Up

If you don’t have a 401k, you’re not alone. New research shows that 66 percent of millennials don’t have any retirement savings. The fix: Look into employer-sponsored retirement plans and read up on savings plans so you can start setting aside some cash. [Forbes]

Savor Each Bite

Loco For The Cocoa

Chocolate 3-D printing is a real thing, and it’s changing the way desserts are being made. Belgian company Miam Factory has created machines that can print personalized chocolate sculptures of your face, your dog or pretty much anything else you can think of. The future of chocolate is here! [Swirled]

Time To Wine Down

When it comes to wine consumption, the European principality of Andorra tops the list of countries that consume the most vino each year. We’re talking roughly four million liters, which is equal to about 76 bottles per person. These wine lovers seriously take it to the next level! [Swirled]

Recipe Of The Day

Matcha almond butter cups are the new spin on traditional peanut butter cups, and they’re totally amaze. Best of all, they’re ready in just 10 minutes. [Food Heaven Made Easy]

Pack Your Bags

Plane And Simple

Ever wonder how airline meals are made? According to airline caterer Gate Gourmet, the food is prepared at airport facilities and the process is quite involved — we’re talking meticulously measured portions that are cooled to 5°C and then flash frozen. We’re definitely going to be a lot more appreciative when getting a hot meal at 35,000 feet in the future. [Swirled]

A Hoppin’ Vacay

Kangaroo Island, an island just off the Australian mainland, is a sanctuary for some of your favorite animals, including kangaroos, sea lions and seals. If you want a guaranteed photo op, you can get up close and personal with the animals at Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park for just $15. Squeee! [Swirled]

Deal Of The Day

If you’ve ever dreamed of going to Machu Picchu, this is your chance. You can fly roundtrip from LA to Lima for just $425. Hello, scenic views! [The Flight Deal]

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