Sleeping at 930pm

We all know sleeping has a huge effect on one's health but how do you decide if 6, 7, 8, or 9 hours is right for you? Just like conventional wisdom says to drink 8 cups of water daily, is there really a good amount of sleep to have? My previous thoughts would be you... Continue Reading →

Ban a word

If you could permanently ban a word from general usage, which one would it be? Why? Umm.. Yes, that's the word. I'm sure there are better ways to take a pause to collect your thoughts but umm is so easy to fill the silence with. We all likely say it but remember if you watch... Continue Reading →

Berberine vs Green Tea

I love drinking green tea especially at night before bed time and often times during the day but why do I drink it? Well, green tea may provide many benefits from its catcheins like antioxidant support, weight management, and cognitive health support but another supplement gaining traction is berberine. Have you heard of it? What... Continue Reading →

Hydrogenated vs Fractionated oil

If you cook, you probably cook with oil, right? We know that olive oil is good for your health over vegetable oil for many reasons including it's anti-inflammatory properties but are there other considerations when choosing an oil? Do you consider the difference between hydrogenated and fractionated oil? Can that make an impact on your... Continue Reading →

Invest in …

I've been thinking a lot about investing in myself in multiple ways from learning something new to reading to eating better but should you really find multiple things to invest in or try one thing at a time? Which camp are you? To me, there is no correct answer as anything you do, will provide... Continue Reading →

Unsavory supplements

How do you take foul swelling supplements? Ever open a bottle and it smelled bad? What did you do? Hold your breath and continue to take the supplement? Why do these supplements have a smell you wonder? Depending on the formulation, some ingredients are inherently foul smelling. Encapsulation is expensive so instead of passing off... Continue Reading →

Food is a means to..

We all do it. We snack, we eat, we drink, use the toilet, we sleep, and we repeat but what you do during the day matters. One part of your day probably involves answering what do I eat? Food selection and preparation is another topic of conversation but what you eat probably is important for... Continue Reading →

How do you define healthy?

A question that I kept thinking about lately is how do you define healthy? My answer probably would depend on the age that I'm at or lifestyle I lead but the definition always changes and evolves. Do you follow a diet? Do you do the 80/20 rule? Do you need confirmation of your health numbers... Continue Reading →

Happy New Year

A new year begins with a lot of hope, prayers, and good wishes but often times we forget about what we already have--for me, it's not only health, home, food but also family. As parents get older, we realize our time is limited with them so for me, my only goal this year is to... Continue Reading →

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