Preventing one’s self to overeat when there’s a sumptuous buffet in front of you is like conquering Mt. Everest or crossing the Pacific Ocean on a raft. Well, it’s a bit exaggerated, but who would have the willpower not to…
Continue Reading
Are there calories in vegetables and fruits? Fruits and vegetables are always regarded as the healthiest food group there is. Conventional knowledge tells us that they are good sources of vitamins, minerals and substances that enable us to keep our…
Continue Reading
Most people who try to lose weight think that they should shun cakes, candies, chocolates, ice cream and other sweets totally from their diet. I beg to differ. I believe that even though you’re on a strict diet you must…
Continue Reading
For thousands of years, the ancient Incas revered organic Quinoa (keen-wah) and considered it as the “chisaya mama” which means “the Mother of All Grain.” Today, organic quinoa is becoming popular among people who watch what they eat. WHY? Organic…
Continue Reading
“Whole grain”, “high- fiber” and “bran” are popular words that are usually associated with cereals and grain products, and these are gradually gaining popularity among fitness and diet enthusiasts. Dietary fiber, sometimes called as roughage or bulk, is the indigestible portion…
Continue Reading
When should I eat? Do I feel physical hunger or emotional hunger? How hungry am I? Sometimes, we are not aware if we are hungry or if we are full. When your mouth waters and you are craving for chocolates,…
Continue Reading
What is a Greek yogurt? How different is it from your ordinary supermarket yogurt? What are its benefits? Images and advertisements about Greek yogurts are everywhere and some people might wonder why it is a craze. Undeniably tagged as the…
Continue Reading
Have you ever bothered reading the Nutritional Facts of the foods you buy from the supermarket? I bet you don’t even pay attention to the information that listed there. In actuality, most of us find it frustrating to understand the…
Continue Reading
