With so many miracle diets sprouting like a magic mushroom out of nowhere, one can only ask why none of these are working at all. The truth is that weight loss is a temporary thing and people suffer from weight gain more these days. Is it something to do with the chemicals we have in food? Or, is it something playing in our heads? No matter what the answer is, there are reasons why diets simply fail in keeping you lean and fit. Continue reading
As the body grows older, our metabolism becomes slower and we need all the help we can get to boost it. If you feel tired easily or too sluggish to do your daily tasks, your metabolism is slow and you are in much need of energy to prep you up throughout the day. Not to mention the everyday onslaught of hormonal changes, muscle loss, free radicals, and stress – one can only wonder how to speed up the body’s metabolic process. Continue reading
Ever since we were kids, we’re told to love our fruits and greens. Those colorful variety of vegetables remind us of the old days when we have to play hide and seek with these healthy greens. Yet, many of us still holds misleading beliefs about which vegetable is healthy and which is not. For example, one person believes that eating fresh is better than serving cooked veggies.. and there are those who believe otherwise. Which is fact and which is fiction? Continue reading
You are what you eat is more than a saying when it comes to your brain. There are too many supplements in the market promising you better concentration, memory, focus, and function. Do they really work? As our body ages, so our brains suffer our body’s wear and tear. You need to be super smart with your diet and get the healthiest superfood around to keep you thinking sharp and clear. Continue reading
Your hair frames your pretty face and it is important to keep it looking shiny, healthy, and sexy. With the changes of season comes damage it bring to your hair. From being frizzy over the winter to being sun-bleached during summer, your hair takes a lot of stress from the extremes. Combine it with a hectic lifestyle, unhealthy habits, UV rays, and pollutants – your hair will definitely scream if it can do so. How do you keep it vibrant and healthy amidst all of these? Continue reading
Centuries before, people were lucky to get access to real food and other organic food choices that they believe are good for them. Everyone has the right to healthy food and everybody seemed to be living in harmony and balance. Sadly, that image can only run into our minds like a sepia-colored film. Reality can be stranger than fiction and this can be said with the foods you eat today. Continue reading
Why do we all love to try stuff that are bad for us? A little of a bad thing won’t hurt, you hear many people say this. Perhaps, there’s more truth to this statement than what you can only conceive in your mind. Satisfying your cravings can be a healthier alternative than starving yourself to death, if you know how to take bite-size portions and put your control under check. You can also lose weight in the process. Continue reading
The chocolate milk diet is gaining popularity once more, giving us memories of our childhood days when we get these yummy liquid treats at lunch. Unknown to many, chocolate milk is one of the best weight loss drinks that your body needs. Or, to make it more precise, your muscles’ needs. Each drink can give you all those energy boosting nutrients that will help you get rid of unwanted body fats, firming your muscles. Continue reading
Growing your own vegetable is a great move to eating healthier foods. Not only are you sure that you are eating veggies that are safe for you, but the very thought of having grown your salad is just as rewarding. If you have an extra spot in your garden to plant vegetables, you can start doing so with perennial veggies. This means you only plant once and reap the rewards year after year. Not only are they edible, but they are colorful alternatives for ornamental flowers. Continue reading
Today’s supermarket will definitely put a stamp of wonder in the faces of those who have lived a century before us. Our food supplies are laden with too much processed foods that cater to all types of cravings for flavors we love. From sweet, sour, to spicy – processed foods have it all, plus, it can last longer than fresh foods. The wonders of science made altering foods from their natural state a possibility, for the sake of safety and convenience. This includes processes like canning, freezing, dehydration, refrigeration and other types of processes. Continue reading
When cancer starts growing in our body’s cell, which is the basic unit of life, we can only want to know how we can put our defenses up. As the adage goes, ” You are what you eat, ” foods can truly help us in fighting this chronic disease that had been the cause of death of many. According to the National Cancer Institute, cancer is a term term used for diseases in which abnormal cells divide without control Continue reading
When people are asked what fruit is the best source of Vitamin C, they always answer ‘oranges.’ They never thought about those succulent greens covered in brown, leathery velvet called KIWI. This fruit is mega rich in vitamin C which surpasses those of the oranges, and it contains those health-giving substances found in other fruits like potassium, beta-carotene, flavanoids, and minerals. There’s more to kiwi fruits than what we can only think of. Continue reading
If you get sick eating pasta or bread, you are not strange. Many people also share your woes when they eat any grain-based products. Blame it on the wheat! Sadly, most of the yummiest foods are full of gluten and it is tough to be picky about food. You just can’t resist another bite until you feel sick all of a sudden. Know that almost 15% of Americans suffer gluten intolerance and it’s important to read your food labels before you cook and serve. Continue reading
The times are tough and many of us have been looking for cheaper ways of having the same good stuff that we live on. We have become better consumers thinking of having better savings in the things we buy. But when it comes to healthy foods, people have this misconception that they are pretty expensive to have. This is certainly false! Any savvy shopper can tell you that you can save a lot on food without having to sacrifice nutrition. They can say that you can save on your grocery bill while staying healthy as well – if you know how to stock on nutritious foods for less in the first place. Continue reading
Easter holiday is here, welcoming the beautiful Spring with its message of hope and happiness to all. Once again, we find ourselves enjoying a sumptuous feast with our dearest family and friends, sharing the most tasty fare one can ever have. You can make this celebration not only a fun-filled moment, but also a healthy one as well. There is always the risk of indulgence on this traditional feast and help is at hand with these simple survival tips: Continue reading
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