Surprisingly, this is one question I get every single week. People who seem to have been following the healthy lifestyle for years, often ask this question too. So don’t feel bad. The first question I almost always ask them inorder to help is; “what have you been eating?” And guess what? They almost always respond…
Month: September 2019
WHAT DOES A HEALTHY BODY IMAGE LOOK LIKE?
WHAT DOES A HEALTHY BODY IMAGE LOOK LIKE How we see ourselves, ultimately affects so many other aspects of our lives. Our culture and belief system has a lot with the way we see ourselves. As our values evolve, so does our perception of what is perfect for us, what is ok, and what…
Are You What You Eat or What You Digest?
The phrase ‘you are what you eat’ is very catchy and seems accurate. But when you take a closer look at it, it makes no sense. In this article, I will try to avoid talking at length on the science behind chewing and digestion. I would like to be extremely brief and cut straight into…
Bitter leaf: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Recently, the western world has been totally fascinated with the health properties of bitter leaf. There are so many articles written about this particular leaf. Nowadays, we can even get it in supplement form. This is amazing! I particularly remember growing up helping my mom prepare this vegetable. You had to boil and wash and…
Why You Need To Add Flaxseeds To Your Daily Diet
What are flaxseeds? Why are they so important? How did they become such a trendy food item? Flaxseeds come from the flax plant (Linum usitatissimum), first grown in Egypt. The seeds are either tan color or brown with a unique nutty taste. The brown type seem to have a more intense flavor when compared to…
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