Do you like to drink water or struggle with it? For me, it all depends on my mood that day. But have you ever wondered exactly how much of the human body is made up of water? Let's find out. The human body is composed of various elements, including oxygen, carbon, and hydrogen. However, water... Continue Reading →
Quick exercises
Moving at a desk job is so tough. I know because I deal with it. I bought a stepper to help with that but what if you don't have equipment? Here are some exercises that you can do in just 5 minutes: Squats Squats are a great exercise that works your glutes, quads, and hamstrings.... Continue Reading →
Endorphins
Being President's Day in the US, I was watching a feel good movie, Legally Blonde. Classic, right? There is a dialogue in their about endorphins and it got me to thinking about how exercise and endorphins are related and bam! A blog post was born! So what are endorphins?Endorphins are a group of naturally occurring... Continue Reading →
Why do we do mindless eating?
Do you just eat whatever you want, whenever you want without paying attention to why you're doing it? Well, that's mindless eating. Mindless eating can lead to overeating, weight gain, and a host of other health problems, so why do we do it? Lately, with my food poisoning, I've been consuming food whether I'm hungry... Continue Reading →
Comfort food
So I've been a bit under the weather due to food poisoning so that got me to thinking and of course writing about it. When you're feeling under the weather, one of the best ways to make yourself feel better is to indulge in some comforting food. Whether it's a bowl of hot soup, a... Continue Reading →
The smelly garlic
My last post was about stinky onions that provide so many health benefits that we take for granted so it only makes sense we move on to talk about the smelly garlic and its benefits. I mean garlic in cooking adds flavor but if you eat too much can your pores seep the smell? Yup,... Continue Reading →
Good vs Bad Cholesterol
We all hear about LDLs and HDLs when you go to the doctor's office for cholesterol check-up but what do they really mean? For someone trying to maintain a normal range for these, see my earlier post on apple cider vinegar, I honestly feel you can monitor your health a little better if you know... Continue Reading →
The Wonderful Onion!
As I was watching Tiktok videos of how to stop tearing up when you cut an onion, it got me to think about onions and its benefits. Onions are a staple ingredient in many kitchens and are often used to add flavor and depth to dishes like in Indian food but do you know the... Continue Reading →
Why does my stomach growl?
So today, during a meeting, my stomach started growling. No clue why but so embarrassing and of course I grabbed my stomach thinking that would calm it but oh well, I went on with my meeting. Funny thing, I had eaten like 30 minutes before so it shouldn't be growling. So why did it? So... Continue Reading →
Pizza and healthy?
Does Friday roll around and it is pizza time? Or do you eat leftover pizza for breakfast? Why do we love pizza so much? Pizza has always been a staple food for many people, but the question of whether it's healthy or not still persists. On the one hand, pizza can be high in calories,... Continue Reading →