If I had to go on a diet, I would opt to have a weight loss plan that will not involve diet pills. I prefer a Nutrisystem plan where I’d receive a supply of healthy meals and snacks that are apportioned to my dietary needs.
Although the changes will not be drastic, I think that [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Health'
Natural Way to Lose Weight
October 13th, 2008 No Comments
Tags: diet plan
Yo! to Yoghurt
September 26th, 2008 No Comments
Since I first tasted fruit yoghurt here in Sydney, I got hooked! I now almost always have a supply of a pint of this healthy, yummy goodness. I even give a serving to my daughter who seems to like it, too. My favorite flavor is currently mango but I would like to try out YoPlait’s [...]
Hair Dye Horror
September 22nd, 2008 No Comments
I may not be a big fan of make-up, fancy jewelry, clothes or shoes, but I can be very particular when it comes to my hair. You can cover a zit, a scar or a dark blotch on your face, but when your hair is damaged, it will be hard to hide it unless [...]
Mussels Fight Arthritis
September 10th, 2008 No Comments
Who would’ve thought that mussels could help arthritis sufferers? My father who has had a major knee operation a couple of years back has been avoiding seafood for fear that that his knee problem would worsen. Then there’s my mother who is now complaining of joint pains (likely due to arthritis), has also [...]
Tags: arthritis · mobicosa · mussels
“No” to Additives
September 8th, 2008 No Comments
There are six food additives that have long been banned in the UK but are still widely available here in Australia. The campaign to control (if not totally eradicate) the presence of the food coloring: tartrazine (lemon yellow) 102, quinoline yellow 104, sunset yellow FCF 110, Carmoisine (red) (122), ponceau 4R (red) (124) allura red [...]
Tags: adhd · food additives
Fighting Pesky PMS
September 1st, 2008 No Comments
A new contraceptive pill called Yaz, was launched in Australia this month. It promises to minimize acne and treat menstrual problems like painful cramps and mood swings. Too good to be true? Well, along with the benefits are the side effects, too.
Read more about the drug here.
Tags: Yaz
Food Science Wonders
August 28th, 2008 No Comments
I was browsing the internet in search for information on asparagus when I chanced upon this very interesting page. Have you ever wondered why it’s difficult to get rid of garlic breath? Why do we tear up when we peel onions? Does parsley really counteract bad breath?
If you’re keen to know the answers to these [...]
Tags: bad breath · garlic breath · onions
