A health freak mom's thoughts on health and all things healthy
There’s something about the Christmas season that has the unique ability to scupper your best-laid fitness and diet plans. We all have gone through it. It is a busy time of the year for us. Many of us will be on a holiday and celebrating the festivities. During this time of the year, it seems…
My youngest daughter who is 10 years old has borderline high cholesterol at a total cholesterol reading of 5.3 mmol / L. She has inherited my bad DNA of Familial hypercholesterolemia. The disorder allows cholesterol to build up regardless of your weight, diet, and exercise. Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a genetic condition. If one parent with…
Sweet foods are often preferred over bitter foods. Who would want to dig into a bowl of bitter gourd when they can enjoy comforting savory dishes or sweet desserts with gusto? Bitter foods tend to get the bad rap in the culinary world since their strong flavors can be off-putting to picky eaters. However, bitter…