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…
Tag: 2019
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…
Three Types of Foods That Are Sure To Improve Your Mood!
I have heard people say they love soda or coffee because these beverages gives them a sudden burst of extreme energy and satisfaction at that moment of hunger or when they are just wanting something to pick up their mood, especially in the morning. Have you ever noticed that when you eat a particular food,…
Are Zumba, HIIT, and CrossFit Better Than Just Walking?
According to Dr. Axe, a certified doctor of natural medicine, doctor of chiropractic and clinical nutritionist, “When most people decide it’s time to practice some healthier habits, simply walking to lose weight and improve their health might not seem like it’s going to do “enough” to give them the benefits of exercise they’re after. But…
I Should Stop Eating Red Meat. Right?
In an eye opening study of more than 121,000 adults, investigators reported that the more red meat you eat, the greater your risk of dying and of developing life-threatening diseases, such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes- a study was conducted by a team at Harvard School of Public Health and published in the Archives…
Why Am I Always Hungry?
When you become aware of the fact that you are constantly eating without any control, it is outright frightening. No food or drink ever seems to keep you satisfied or stops you from constantly chewing and swallowing. Most of us at some points of our lives have been there. What could be some of the…
5 Creative Ways to Add Veggies Your Meals
Regardless of how old you are or which part of the world you find yourself in, if you were to describe your relationship with vegetables, you would most likely use one or more of the following adjectives: heavenly, painful, manageable, interesting, etc. Was I close? You see, growing up, i never liked vegetables. I would…
Healthy Eating… For Men!
Often, we think men are not really interested in improving their health. On the contrary, men want to always remain strong and active in career, business, work and all other community arenas. Food provides them energy to be present as much as they can in all these areas. With the wrong kinds of foods, they…
My Top Three Weight Loss Tips
Generally, the problem with weight loss is not the means of losing the weight. It is keeping the weight off. There are so many ideas out there on how to lose weight, so many strategies on getting those last ten pounds especially off your stomach, but very little on how to keep the weight off…
Eat Fat To Lose Weight?
Current news in the weight-loss/wellness community is that “FAT IS BACK and the famous KETO DIET IS MAGICAL”. But is it really? Let’s take a look at what is really going on here. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), someone in the United States has a heart attack every 40 seconds….
The Best Diet For the New Year!
Happy 2019 everyone! With the new year comes new year resolutions and with new year resolutions often come the quest for the best diet. With so many diets and conflicting recommendations from experts regarding the best diet for us, it can become extremely confusing. The desire to lose weight, is nothing new to humans. For…
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