With so many new diet and health terms being thrown around, things can get a little tricky. Here’s a handy guide to make your compras a little easier:

Organic

Organic produce is grown without the use of pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, or bioengineering. Organic meat refers to animals that haven't been exposed to growth hormones or antibiotics. If you’re trying to stick to an organic diet, school yourself on the different labels because they can get a little tricky. The USDA currently has three categories of "organic":

Ahhh, relaxation. The whole concept is a bit subjective, isn’t it? For some (like yours truly), there’s one path to inner peace and it involves—no, requires—an impossibly blue ocean, white sands and an ice-cold piña colada. The best part about Belize? Its roads to relaxation are diverse.

Nestled between Mexico and Guatemala, this Central American country—the only one whose official language is English, thanks to its status as a British colony until 1973—is fast becoming a haven for beach-lovers, thrill-seekers and eco-conscious travelers alike.