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
There was a time when my mom suggested taking fish oil pills. I swore by them. I knew they were good for the heart. One day, I figured, more would be better right? I started taking two and sometimes three tablets, per day. After a few week,s I kind of started feeling a little run … Read more
You know that little voice that says ‘cheese is bad for your heart’? Yeah. I heard it louder. I grew up thinking cheese and butter were pretty much same – cholesterol. Then one day, a friend brought me this fancy looking Gouda and said hey, this is great for your heart. Now, being the curious … Read more
I started those apple cider vinegar or ACV shots ‘cause I saw everyone doing it online. You know, the quick morning drink that boosts metabolism and make you feel like you’ve got your life together? I wont lie, it felt good. Its been a few weeks now, but last week my teeth felt a bit … Read more
I used to grab anythign when the 3PM hunger hit – chips, cookies, leftover pizza or anything handy. My energy crashed after that, so the snack had a coffee followup. Thats when i started paying attention. I realsied these quick fixes were just making me more tired. It’s easy to think of snacking as something … Read more
I used to think a good morning breakfast meant bacon, buttered toast, and an egg. Its the idea of a quintessential american breakfast. But to me, this was nostalgia, and an idea of a beginning a perfect day. And along with that sugary coffee, this was beyond perfect. But somewhere align the way, the egg … Read more
Lets face it – I used to reach out for that jar of sugar without thinking. My coffee is just incomplete without it. No sugar, no sip. But as I am getting more health concious now, I ahve started to notice that little spark of energy vanish quick. By energy would spike, then crash, and … Read more
