May 18th, 2010
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
April 3rd, 2010
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
March 24th, 2010
Food doesn’t have to be your enemy if you only knew how to take advantage of its health-giving benefits. When you are feeling down and blue, it is just too tempting to go down the food lane and binge all you can. Emotional eating is just that – you are eating to help you calm down. The last thing you need is to be stressed out with guilt from just doing that. So, before you go ballistic over the foods you have emo-eaten, you can learn to de-stress with eating the right foods to help you calm down and lift up your mood. 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
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
May 7th, 2009
There were many times when I feel guilty after having snacked on a bar of my favorite milk chocolate with the extra raisins and nuts. This is just one pleasure I can’t seem to resist, even if I’m fully aware of the consequences of having eaten a whole bar of it. They are just like my instant relief on such a bad day, giving me an instant boost that will bring out that happy face. Continue reading