Oatmeal was first introduced to me when I was a little kid. I’ve always known it to be healthy and great for any diet. I can also remember when my mom would always rave about how healthy it is and how it is the best food if you want to be on a diet or to lose...

Potatoes have been a staple food in many households. One of the min reasons why they are also considered as a cult favorite is because of its versatility. They can be thought of as a comfort food — richly mashed with butter and sour cream or crisply fried in vegetable oil (which I do not personally advise because you know – it’s unhealthy!), or can be mixed on to many dishes for a variety of flavors.

  If there is one specific food that you could think of eating every day, what would it be? I’d say it’s egg. Well actually it dominates the menus of all sorts of breakfast spots (to think that not only in breakfasts, but also in any time of the day). We have...

  Watermelon is my go-to fruit every time I need refreshment. Here in the Philippines, watermelon is one of the major fruits eaten mainly as a dessert. Actually, this fruit needs no introduction, does it? It has been on our list of favorites since we were kids,...

  Most of us, specifically ladies, tend to spend a lot on beauty products to revive, rejuvenate or completely rescue our dry, dull skin or hair. That’s why sometimes, this can be a factor on why today’s women put this last on their list. I definitely believe that...

  Okra is one of those vegetables wherein it’s you’ll either love them or hate them. Some people refuse to eat it because of its slimy texture and feeling in your mouth. But personally, okra is one if not of my favorite vegetables. I don’t find its texture gross,...

  Peanuts are probably one of the most common go to snack of anyone; May it be on children, teenagers, or adults. In any time of the day, you can’t just say NO to binge eating it. But as you eat this snack, did it ever come to your mind that eating them has been...

When you hear the fruit Durian, what usually comes to your mind first? I’m quite sure you’re going to think of its particularly appealing fragrance first, right? Yet apart from its unique smell, its many beneficial features have earned it the “King of Fruit” throughout Southeast Asia!

Let’s admit it, we often underestimate the value of peas. We would often find them in several dishes, but never have we (at least for me) praised these green edible pods. But as I was reading different articles regarding green peas, I was surprisingly amazed as to how much nutrients and vitamins they carry.

Of course, preparing all of your own food is ideal, but let’s face the reality that we will be needing some help for the work to make the preparation light and easy. Although it is almost impossible to completely eliminate processed food from our daily diets, it is good to be aware of just how much you are eating of them. This awareness can help to create a healthier lifestyle and help with many future health conditions.

  You must be familiar with the proverbial phrase, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade”. This phrase is often used to encourage optimism and a positive attitude in the face of an adversity or misfortune. Lemons represent sourness or difficulty in life,...

In celebration of National Honey Month, I’d like to give the spotlight to this sweet stuff right here – Honey! As we all know, honey is widely used all over the nation for quite a long time now. Not only does it make your tea tastes better, but it can also enhance the flavor and taste of foods.

The sweet potato, also known as the Ipomoea batatas, not only contains many nutrients, but it is also packed with medicinal benefits. Did you know that a single serving of sweet potato alone will provide more than 400% of your daily dose of vitamin A?!

Increasing your water intake is one of the easiest ways to make each system run more smoothly. If you drink the suggested amount of water a day, it won’t do you any harm nor will you lose from it.

Strawberries are rich in vitamin C, potassium, folic acid, and fiber. These are all important nutrients that support the body’s daily functioning. Next time you are looking for something sweet, bite into some juicy strawberries and enjoy all of the benefits they have in store for you!

We spend nearly 50 hours a week looking at computer screens, according to research conducted by the College of Optometrists. Remember that breaks are necessary for good health. If you stare at a screen all day without giving yourself a break, you’re doing much more damage than you may think.