My mama used to say, if a little’s good, then a lot must be better. That was before coconut water hit every shelf and gym bag. I was swept too, it just too healthy you know. One summer,I drank three whole coconuts, and felt slightly lightheaded. Turns out, this might not be perfect for everybody … Read more
Magnesium seemed to be the new health fad, till I tried it out myself. The claim is that Magnesium helps you sleep by acting as a natural relaxant. It interacts with the calming neurotransmitters in the brain and prepares your body for sleep. It reduces stress hormones and helps relax muscles too. There’s a reason … Read more
We are stuck to black coffee and sweet milk tea. Thats our goto stress buster and morning kickstarter. But last year, I had to work with a school where I had to give in a lot of screen time. I felt drained by 2PM, on most days. Something was off. My best friend, a nutrition … Read more
One winter, my cousin Jamie ended up in the ER after ignoring a few twinges in his tummy. Anyways, this made me think about a preventable habit. Turns out, it’s readily there, as tossing in a few nuts might actually do you a real favor and prevent stones. There’s something comforting about a snack that’s … Read more
Every morning, I make coffee with the machine my mom gave me. That first cup is my way of starting a perfect day. The smell hits like a warm hug! Turns out, my simple, black coffee may actually be extending my life. Its the plain old black coffee and not some $9 fancy latte. Coffee … Read more
Back when we lived in the rental house, my wife started taking those yellow turmeric pills. She said it makes her achy knees feel a lot better. As a nurse, she has to walk and stand a lot. Once we saw a doctor and asked about the pills, and she said – ‘why dont you … Read more
Ever since my dad was told his kidneys weren’t doing so well last year, I started paying way more attention to what we eat. Especially things you grab while running out the door for school or work. Back in our house, breakfast used to be bacon, hashbrowns and the whole salty deal. But now? We … Read more
I used to think the protein shake was the healthiest part of my day. That quick scoop-shake-go routine had become a habit, especially on busy mornings after a workout. One night, I came across an article saying some protein powders may have tiny amounts of heavy metals in them. That blew my mind! I was … Read more
Winter totally ruined my hair last year. It went from soft to frizzy right at the onset of winter. The snow outside didnt help either. A friend of mine told me to eat more ‘biotin foods’, instead of seeing doctors and popping pills. I thought let me give it a try. After a while, my … Read more
I just love chia seeds. I dont know how I came to know about them though. But once I did, I started throwing them onto Smoothies, Puddings, and sometimes, even my coffee (I dont recommend that one!). Everyone online seems to be in love with chia seeds – as a solution to all health problems. … Read more
