Coconut oil naturally nourishes, moisturizes, and strengthens hair. But with a myriad of options available on the market, choosing the right coconut hair oil can be overwhelming. To simplify your selection process, I've curated a list of the 10 best coconut hair oils on the market! Benefits of coconut oil for hair Derived from raw, mature coconuts, coconut oil is loaded with fatty acids, which deeply moisturize the [...]

Scalp serums are concentrated formulations designed to nourish and address specific concerns on the scalp, such as dryness, itchiness, or hair loss. I love them because they're not as greasy as scalp/hair oils, they absorb quickly into the scalp, and they're packed with vitamins, antioxidants, and botanical extracts that penetrate the scalp to promote healthier hair growth and maintain scalp health. In this article, [...]

Many Dunkin’ fans frequent the popular chain not just for a sugar boost from its delicious donuts, but also for a caffeine boost – whether it’s the go-to morning cup of coffee or a much-needed afternoon pick-me-up. If you’re looking for the beverages that will give you the most buzz, there are a handful of coffees, teas, and other drinks on the Dunkin’ menu with high caffeine levels to get the job done. We’re rounding up [...]

Umami is one of the five main flavors you can identify in foods, but what IS umami, and what does it taste like? Umami, also called savory, is a flavor that is described as being “brothy” or “meaty”. Umami flavor occurs naturally in foods that are high in the amino acid glutamate (glutamic acid) such as tomatoes, meat, chicken, and mushrooms. Some foods with added monosodium glutamate also taste savory/umami, like some fast [...]

If you’re into coffee concoctions and tea-based drinks, but not so much into the caffeine that comes with them – the good news is that you can typically find a good amount of decaf options at today’s popular coffee shops and major chains. If you’re looking for decaffeinated drinks at Dunkin’, you’ve got several options on the menu. So which drinks have caffeine and which don’t? What comes in decaf for a no-buzz treat? To [...]

Chili peppers (also called chile peppers – which one is the more typical spelling depends on where you live or where you are from!) are a staple ingredient in taco seasoning and hot sauces and are used whole in some recipes. Chile powder and chili powder both contain dried and ground peppers, but what’s the difference between them? Chile powder refers to dried and ground chile/chili peppers ONLY, while chili powder contains [...]