What in the Dickens Happened to Chocolate?

Tara Coté

Published on: 05/10/2026

What happened between the ancient cacao bean and the modern candy bar? I went down the chocolate rabbit hole to explore cacao’s history, its surprising health research, modern processing, added ingredients, and why reading the back of the package may

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Your Skin Doesn’t Go on Vacation Just Because You Do

Tara Coté

Published on: 01/09/2026

Travel can change your digestion, hydration, sleep, routine and skin. Here’s what a week in Padre Island taught me about the gut-skin connection and wellness in real life.

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