March 10th, 2010
Those cute purple, red, green, or white turnip bulbs may not be your favorite staple, but before you skip on this root vegetable, you may need to really think twice. This cruciferous veggie which is the size of an apple may just be your best bet when you are searching for the best source of phytochemicals. That’s Right! You may have heard of phyto nutrients that many green and leafy vegetables have, which is great in the fight against carcinogens Continue reading
March 5th, 2010
A lot of us feels the pangs of hunger and thirst. We, then, asked ourselves, ” Am I just craving? Or, am I really hungry? ” There is clearly a thin line between physical hunger and food cravings. Do you really trust your body’s time clock when it comes to food? The truth is that your body has a way of telling you that you need food, but the problem rises when you are not really hungry at all and appetite takes control. Continue reading
February 23rd, 2010
In the olden days, people got their milk the natural way – from cows that ate grass. Nowadays, it is a different story where there are artificial processes involved due to demand and mass production. One can only ask: Is it still healthy to drink milk today or not? The past scandal on baby’s milk made in China made many people question again the very health benefits of drinking milk. Should people buy raw or something that is pasteurized? Continue reading
February 20th, 2010
You may know your healthy food choices… but, are you choosing your foods wisely? If you think that eating outside your home puts you at more risk for food poisoning, think again. Studies say that a lot of food poisoning cases happen right at someone’s very own home. Maybe, you have a fillet mignon in your fridge that is already spoiled and you simply don’t care about expiration dates. Should you really care? Continue reading
February 17th, 2010
You don’t have to ban snacks from your diet, specially if you know which snacks are truly healthy for you. Many would even agree that light snacking can help satisfy your cravings for bad food. Most people don’t realize that they eat to comfort themselves from the woes of stress, depression, or fatigue. You don’t need to run to your local drugstore to buy your over-the-counter pill remedy. All you have to do is… take a snack. Whether you’re running for a business presentation in an hour or feeling the Monday blues, you can simply treat yourself to a healthy snack to give you that much-needed boost. Continue reading
February 12th, 2010
The season of love is just around the corner and it’s high time to learn a little secret from Cupid’s kitchen to set the mood for romance and great sex. Ever since humans had been doing it, there have always been a struggle in keeping one’s libido up and going. One can only read the famous “Arabian Nights” to know that a dash of coriander had given that quick fix to a merchant who had been childless for 40 years. Then, there’s the concoction of fresh snake blood that’s popularly drank in Asia to boost one’s sex drive. The list is almost endless – from the yummy to the downright gory. Continue reading
February 2nd, 2010
The very monsters that you are scared of may be lurking in your kitchen doors, if you only have the time to take a peek. Most often, we think that we get sick from eating contaminated food outside. There is simply no safe place nowadays with food-borne illnesses and infections that often land to a gory ending: Death. From the way food is prepared to the way it is cooked, we are not safe from bacteria and parasites which can wreak havoc to our health. Continue reading
January 28th, 2010
You are DEFINITELY what you eat. This is a simple truth. Not only does food give you all the nutrition your body needs, but it also keeps your spirits high – given that you eat the right, healthy meals. No matter how stressful your day may be, nothing will wear you down if your body and soul are full. It’s hard getting a happy mood when you’re feeling hungry. On top of this, you can’t seem to focus on anything that you do for the day. Continue reading
January 26th, 2010
Have you ever forgotten words spoken to you after just listening to it for the past twenty minutes? Perhaps, you’ve also experienced walking into a room baffled why you are there in the first place? How about having hard times remembering names and numbers? You are definitely not alone. The brain needs constant stimulation to make one’s memory sharp and together with the aging process comes the woes of memory deteriorating. The question now comes as to whether you can eat your way to a better memory or not. Continue reading
January 22nd, 2010
Sweet potatoes are popular treats for that Thanksgiving party, but it doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy this healthy treat anytime of the year. In fact, these are one of the most nutritious vegetable you can find. What’s best is that sweet potatoes are in season all-year round, which means you don’t need to wait for November and December to pass by for you to be able to enjoy a bite. Continue reading
January 21st, 2010
Just because your budget is tight doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice your very health. It is true that conventional, processed foods are cheaper than their natural, organic counterpart. You may also think that all foods are the same and it’s about filling that gut and satisfying that palate. Think again. Dr. Joseph Mercola has said that ” the most important foods to buy organic are animal products, not fruits and vegetables. ” It may come as a surprise and here are reasons why you need to buy organic: Continue reading
January 20th, 2010
Are you mad about processed foods? You are definitely not alone in your constant struggle to satisfy your cravings for all these soulless treats. Did you know that when it comes to which country has the lowest life expectancy, America is on top of the list? When billions of dollars have been spent each year on yummy stuff on the fast food lane, one can only figure out why. These fake foods may satisfy the palate but they are dietary culprits devoid of nutrition. Continue reading
January 12th, 2010
If you think that a tomato is a vegetable… think again! Tomato is actually a fruit with fruitful load of mega health benefits. In fact, tomatoes are one of nature’s most versatile health food that you can prepare in any way you like, whether fresh and raw mixed with your favorite garden salad or cooked with your Italian herbs and spaghetti. Continue reading
January 8th, 2010
Have you ever craved for a certain type of food? Chances are – all of us have, at one time, succumb to our very own food cravings. Most of the time, we deal with our food cravings by simply giving our body what our mind wants. The truth is that after that craving has been satisfied, you will crave for something else – from chocolates, french fries, burgers, ice cream, pizza, and many more. Food cravings happen when your mind is confused with what your body truly Continue reading
January 7th, 2010
Parsley is every chef’s top-choice herb when it comes to garnishing their signature dishes, but little is known about this vitamin plant that surpasses your vitamin supplement in a pill. This popular herb is actually full of medicinal benefits which can truly give you that boost to finding your natural healing. In fact, this humble herb is so rich in vitamins C, K, and A… and not to mention folate, iron, magnesium, potassium, and calcium. Continue reading
