Our #1 gluten free hot chocolate (and gluten free marshmallow) recipe
After a long day of outdoor winter fun in the snow, nothing beats warming up with a fresh mug of gluten free hot chocolate. That’s right — this rich, creamy, soul-warming recipe is completely, 100 per cent gluten free. Even the marshmallows! Oh, and did we mention that it’s also entirely delicious?Gluten free diets raise a lot of important questions. [...]
12 motivational memes to inspire a #mintyfreshlife
Work life balance quotes have the power to remind you to stop, smell the roses, and infuse a little “you time” in every single day. Steve Jobs quotes help keep you dream big while staying focused. Whether you’re looking for a little daily self-love or motivation to get your butt to the gym, our collection of motivational memes [...]
5 Easy Gluten Free Cinnamon Roll Recipes
Cinnamon rolls are one of those sweet n’ spicy treats that everybody loves — even those who live a gluten free lifestyle. And because we don’t subscribe to the idea of living without your favorite things, we’ve put together a short list of easy-to-make gluten free cinnamon roll recipes. We’ve even included a vegan recipe, because when it comes [...]
Healthy Chewing Gum Alternatives for Natural Fresh Breath
As organic fresh breath ambassadors, we’re always on the hunt for natural, healthy chewing gum substitutes. While some swear by bubble blowing and others find the sticky habit to be incredibly annoying, one thing we can all agree on is that fresh breath shouldn’t come at the expense of your health. The unfortunate truth, however, is that most commercial chewing [...]
Healthy Eating with Katheats!
We’re always scouring the internet for bloggers who speak our language. Cool folks with big hearts and mad cooking skills who believe that health and wellness are the key to satiated bellies and happy lives. Katheats.com is THAT blog. And Kath, the Registered Dietitian, mom, and bakery owner who curates the site, is our kinda girl.Kath's eating healthy journey started with [...]
Show your body love with the healing powers of spice
Anyone who enjoys cooking knows that spices can make or break a meal, but less people realize the amazing healing powers of spice for the body. While we’re distracted by their aromatic flavors (ahhhh), many of the spices we use in our food are secretly fighting off diseases, aiding our bodies with digestion, and improving our overall health and wellness. So [...]
Reap the anti-aging benefits of cinnamon and honey with a DIY mask
The benefits of cinnamon and honey are just endless. We’ve enjoyed pairing these two wonderfully healing ingredients in tea, and most recently we took our relationship to the next level. We rolled up our sleeves, shut our eyes tight and rubbed a cinnamon honey paste all over our faces. Yes, we did! It was sticky, gooey and gross, and we can’t recommend [...]
14 Ways to Love Your Cinnamon Girl
“I could be happy the rest of my life with a cinnamon girl.”These romantic words of Neil Young, paired with our longtime love for cinnamon, has inspired us to put together a list of sweet n’ spicy ideas for the most romantic day of the year. If your Valentine has a cinnamon passion like ours, this list is sure to [...]
5 ways cinnamon can help you reach your optimal weight
Here at VerMints, we believe whole-heartedly in the magical healing powers of cinnamon.But when it comes to achieving weight loss goals and maintaining a healthy weight, there are no magic tricks. What it boils down to is a balanced diet and plain old exercise. That said, there are lots of ways you can use cinnamon on a daily basis to elevate your [...]
7.5 Cinnamon-inspired gluten-free snacks for kids
Anyone who has children with food allergies knows how tough it is to come up with healthy gluten-free snacks for kids. Since we absolutely love getting creative in the kitchen, we’ve put together a handy list of easy-to-make, kid-friendly, gluten-free snacks.Because Valentine’s Day is just a couple weeks away, we’ve decided to put a spicy twist on this roundup [...]