The saying “You are what you eat.” is very accurate for this post. Why? Because your gut health contributes a lot to your overall health. 70% of the cells that make up your immune system lives in your gut wall! And that 90% of the body’s serotonin is made in the digestive tract? If you…
Category: Healthy Home & Habits
Sleeping is our body’s way of recharging itself. Studies also show that naps also have great benefits and the results can almost be immediate. A sleep medicine researcher named Sara Mednick, Ph.D. at the University of California at San Diego says that a daily nap that’s between 20 and 90 minutes before 4:00 P.M can…
Have you ever wondered why you still feel tired even if you slept until noon because you’re trying to make up for last night’s lack of sleep? Because in reality, you can’t really make up for lack of sleep. You can’t trick your body into thinking, “Hey, I added a few hours to my sleep today because…
It’s the beginning of a new year! More or less, you probably have your New Year’s resolution in mind already. Now, we all know how these resolutions are synonymous with broken promises. But this year, we want to help motivate you into making these goals possible, especially if it’s health-related. Below are a few things…
You may feel bloated up until now and you’re tempted to skip a few meals just to compensate for the things you ate during the holidays. Whether if it was healthy food or not, we’re guilty of eating more than our usual portions during the holidays. But you shouldn’t beat yourself up for this weight…
We’re only human and we’re drawn to habits. Habits like throwing things that we don’t think we have any use for. But since we love things healthy, we’re here to remind you that not all food parts should be thrown away because they could offer greater benefits even to the last shred. Another thing is…
The holiday season isn’t all about the feast. Most of the time, it’s all about being with your friends and loved ones and spending time with them on this special season. If you’re focused on your health but you’re scared that with Christmas just around the corner–and you’re aware that ‘Tis the season for gaining…
A healthy meal doesn’t just end with the main ingredients such as the vegetables or grains used. We know how magical it tastes when we add a couple of ingredients that make meals taste twice as heavenly. There are spices out there that you can add for a healthier meal. Now, we all know that…
The rumors you’ve heard about sugar is real. Scientific studies have linked sugar to increased cases of obesity, heart disease, cancer, and impaired brain function. It’s safe to say that it’s nowhere near healthy, but it’s something most of us can’t live without. The moment we start to think about our favorite drink or dessert…