A health freak mom's thoughts on health and all things healthy
A dimple is an anomaly of the muscle that causes a dent in the cheek, especially when the individual smiles. Some people have dimples in both cheeks, others in just one cheek. Babies are likely to have dimples caused by baby fat in their cheeks. When they lose their baby fat as they get older,…
Chillies are a good source of antioxidants. Forty-two grams of the spice would account for your recommended daily allowance of vitamin C, but that would make for a pretty strong spicy curry! Chillies are also rich in vitamin A, as well as minerals such as iron and potassium. Hot-heads who ate spicy food six or…
Both my middle and youngest daughters were born with thick, jet black hair. My middle daughter had very thick, coarse and black hair as a young child. And the youngest daughter had very fine and black baby hair with big waves at the tip, like a doll. But as they grew older, the color and…
I used to be able to tolerate such foods as cookies, chocolates and sweet fruits like melons, durian and longan but lately, I’d feel a sore throat coming or a feeling that my throat is burning after eating these foods. In fact, I can’t seem to tolerate any food and fruits that are too sweet….
In today’s world, hormonal imbalance is more common than ever. Luckily, there are many natural treatments for restoring hormone balance. However when it comes to diet and hormones, many important facts are often overlooked. Did you know that cholesterol is actually used in the body to make hormones? And did you know that without enough…
Oats are one of the healthiest grains you can choose, so they can be a healthy choice. They are high in fiber, which can reduce bad cholesterol and help you stay full longer. They also enhance the body’s immune response and stabilize blood sugar; plus, they’re gluten free. Over the years, there have been many research…
I am quite a coffee lover but due to time constraint, only consume instant coffee. Drinking regular coffee is linked to many health benefits (1, 2, 3) The question is – do these benefits apply to instant coffee as well? For those of you who need your quick fix of cup of joe every morning, have you ever…
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…
Do you think you stopped growing at age 16 or 18? Yes we may have stopped growing vertically at the end of puberty but did you know that some parts of your body continue to grow after the rest of your body is fully grown? My youngest daughter keeps commenting that my ears seem to…
I’ve recently jumped into the activated nut milk bandwagon and am loving it! Whilst some may think that activated nuts sounds like a modern fad, most traditional cultures soak, sprout and ferment nuts and grains and this has been in practice for centuries. It’s not that it’s been invented, rather it’s being re-discovered. Activating nuts…