A health freak mom's thoughts on health and all things healthy
If you’re like me — always on the lookout for natural ways to keep your hair healthy and thick — you’ve probably heard that black sesame seeds are the secret to strong, shiny hair. But is there any truth to this age-old belief? Let’s dive in! Why Black Sesame Has Earned Its Superfood Status Black…
Decaf instant coffee is just regular coffee that has had about 97% of its caffeine removed through a decaffeination process (commonly via water, organic solvents, or carbon dioxide) before it’s brewed, freeze-dried, and packaged into granules. While it looks and tastes almost the same as regular coffee (minus the kick), the health effects can be…
Sourdough bread has enjoyed a resurgence in popularity in recent years, touted for its unique flavor profile and perceived health benefits. But amidst the hype, questions linger: Is sourdough bread as healthy as it’s made out to be? Do the good bacteria survive the baking process? Can diabetics safely indulge in this beloved bread without…
Miso is a salty paste, typically made from fermented soy beans that has been a staple ingredient in the Japanese diet for thousands of years. It can also be made using other grains, such as fermented barley, rice or oats, mixed with salt and koji, a type of bacteria, resulting in a range of miso…
We have all heard of probiotics, which are microorganisms that increase your population of good bacteria and prebiotics, which are foods for the probiotics. Prebiotics are fuel needed for good bacteria to grow. Dietary fiber, which you can get by eating certain foods or supplements, is the most common prebiotic. Enter POSTbiotics, the newest member…
Fermented dairy products have long been considered to benefit digestive health and yogurt has even been associated with lower risk of obesity and cardiometabolic risk in both children and adults. Yogurt can be a fantastic addition to a healthy and well-balanced diet, as long as you choose the right kind, and don’t suffer from an…
The beautiful and bright colour of beetroots can make anyone fall in love with it, yet it is often ignored, perhaps because of its distinctive earthy taste. Beetroot has been gaining amazing popularity as the new superfood around the world. It’s low in fat, full of powerful antioxidants, rich in Vitamin C, and helps in the absorption of…
Eating a variety of foods high in short, medium and long-chain fatty acids is key to keeping your hormones in check. Your body needs various types of fats to create hormones, including saturated fat and cholesterol. Not only are these essential fats fundamental building blocks for hormone production, but they keep inflammation levels low, boost…
Spirulina is one of the nutraceuticals that I started to include in my diet since a year ago. Spirulina often gets misclassified as an herb because of its amazing health promoting properties, but it’s actually a bacteria, or a blue-green algae that’s found in pristine freshwater lakes, ponds, and rivers. It is most commonly recognized…
One distinct Chinese food culture my late maternal grandmother and parents instilled in me is the tradition of soups. Like a comforting bowl of chicken soup that Americans love, a bowl of nourishing and delicious Chinese soup conjures up the same kind of comfort, even nostalgia from childhood times with my close-knit family and my…