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Are those delicious sports drinks good for you? In the words of Rhett and Link from "Good Mythical Morning:" Let's talk about that! This is going to be a good ole' pro and cons list, starting with the pros. First of all...They are delicious. I think that's just plain and simple, they're designed to taste good so you drink more! Secondly, they provide a good source of fluids for when you need it most. During sports and exercise your body loses a lot of water through sweat and it's important to replenish that! Then we have the fact that it's just a nice change from regular water. I can't tell you how many people I've heard say "I just don't like the taste of plain water!" After that, these electrolyte drinks are full of carbohydrates. Carbohydrates mean energy, and in the case of sports drinks that means you can exercise or play your game longer! Let's get on to the cons. First off, these drinks tend to be full of

Emeralds! The birthstone of May! What makes these stones so special? For starters emeralds are one of the rarest stones! These rich, green beauties are most often mined in Brazil, Colombia, Afghanistan, and Zambia. It's beautiful green color has been loved for many years as the embodiment of Spring itself or even as a city completely made of the gemstone. The Wizard of Oz wasn't the only one to appreciate this stone though! These stones were originally mined from Egypt as early as 300 B.C. They even made their appearance as jewelry in ancient Greece! These stones were so popular in the ancient world that they were even brought across the sea when the Spanish came to South America. Being so beloved, these stones were seen as the protection of the Gods to the nobility of India. However they weren't just used for jewelry, these stones are known for their powers of curing disease and protection from evil itself. As a symbol of the Goddess Venus this stone is said to gra

Pros and Cons of flavored water! Is flavored water good for you? Well, it depends. Again like most things about our bodies it's kind of complicated! What does it depend on? What is it flavored with? Is there added sugar? Is it carbonated? What your water is flavored with plays a HUGE part of if it's actually healthy for you or not. There are many people that love putting different fruits, vegetables, or even herbs in their water! Those can be very good for you in terms of getting your vital vitamins and minerals along with some natural sugar to give you that little pick-me-up! However, there are many flavored waters that use artificial ingredients in their flavorings. What does that mean? Chemicals. While if we're speaking technically everything has a chemical make-up, there is a major difference between natural chemicals and those that are artificially created. If your store-bought water is naturally flavored it will be much better for you, but it's good to k