I’m Barely Eating, Why am I Still Gaining Weight? Few things are as frustrating as setting out to lose weight, making sure you’re ‘doing all the right things’ – reducing your calories and getting daily exercise. But instead of seeing … Read More
The Gallbladder May Benefit from Seaweeds Too Driven by globalization and cultural diffusion, food products like nori, kombu, and wakame are now widely available worldwide – and studies have shown that there are many nutritional and health benefits from the … Read More
If you’ve encountered the terms ‘oxidative stress’ and ‘free radicals’ before, you know that they are often associated with stress, fatigue, premature aging, and degenerative diseases like heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and diabetes. But did you know that oxidative stress … Read More
A long time ago, boiling, freezing, pasteurizing, dehydrating, or smoking were the most popular ways to preserve food. Salt, alcohol, and vinegar are also used to prolong shelf life. These are considered natural ways of food preservation. Fortunately, technology has given … Read More
Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, is one of the most frequently purchased over-the-counter supplements, especially during the flu season. It’s known for its wound healing, immune-boosting, and antioxidant properties. But did you know that regular Vitamin C supplementation may help … Read More
Cabbage belongs to the group of plants known as cruciferous vegetables. If you have downloaded our Gallbladder Shopping List, you may have noticed that it belongs to the “do not eat” list. The only reason why I placed cabbage under … Read More
What does carbonated water do to our bodies? If you are craving soda but know how bad it is for you, you may want to settle for the next best thing – carbonated water. Also called sparkling, soda, seltzer, or … Read More
No one is born liking spicy foods. In fact, studies show that capsaicin, the primary component of chili that gives it the hot kick, serves as a natural plant deterrent for insect and animal consumption. This reaction allows the plant … Read More