Tag: diet

If you're trying to shed a few pounds, the first thing you need to change are your eating habits (ever heard of the 80-20 diet-exercise ratio?). No matter what kind of diet you're planning on following, there are healthy practices that everyone

Last year, a trend called "skip-care" started growing in Korea (A.K.A. the land of the maximalist 10-step skincare routine). Its concept is to remove a few steps from your regimen by using multi-tasking products—such as toner-essences, oil-moisturizers, etc.—to create a more minimalist

Jessy Mendiola opened up about her battle with bulimia and binge-eating disorder in her Instagram post on Tuesday, March 5. The 26-year-old actress wrote, "Losing/maintaining weight has always been a struggle for me. I only started taking my health seriously some time

Eat whatever you want, whenever you want—for some, this is the ultimate dream. To a certain point, this is what intuitive eating is about, but in a more nourishing, holistic, and sustainable manner.In a nutshell, intuitive eating is about listening to your

Diets? In 2019? Yes, really. While we reject the notion that women should restrict themselves to achieve a certain look to be able to love themselves, we can't deny that there is still a difference between good calories and...not-as-good-even-though-they-make-you-happy calories.In 2018, everyone

Celebrations are indeed in full swing. From office parties to reunion dinners to Christmas cocktails and of course, noche buena, 'tis the season to be feasting. But is this the time to throw sensible eating out the window? Not necessarily. It's rare

Julia Barretto has always lived an active lifestyle ever since she was young. From playing tennis and volleyball in high school, she started working out at the gym in 2017. However, her erratic schedule as a celebrity makes it quite challenging to

At this point in our lives, no one should be under the illusion that gummy bears and chocolates are better snacks than fruits and nuts—no matter how little you consume. Ideally, sweets are just guilty pleasures we sometimes indulge in. But on

I watched Set It Up recently because (1) I'm a sucker for cheesy rom-coms with an interesting plot; and (2) I'm a huge fan of Lucy Liu (and Taye Diggs, actually). I grew up watching Ally McBeal, where Lucy was stone cold yet

Recently, the alkaline diet has joined the roster of it’s not a diet, it’s a lifestyle trends among wellness aficionados. Why? Here are six of the many reasons: Jennifer Aniston, Victoria Beckham, Gisele Bunchen, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Hudson, and Elle Macpherson. When

Following a series of indulgent trips overseas, Marga Banaga, a talent executive for Nuffnang Philippines, reached her heaviest weight in six years. "I became depressed. I no longer felt like my real self and that's when I knew something had to be done,"

Whoever said that staying healthy when you're past 60 is difficult probably hasn't met Maye Musk. At 69 years old, this model (and mother of Tesla's Elon Musk) is currently on top of her career and looks better than ever. Her being

Summer is upon us and one thing that we all usually covet is a flat belly for those bikini pics. There is one problem, though: bloating. “It’s inevitable,” Jenaica Roman, a registered nutritionist-dietitian and an executive assistant at Ride Revolution, says.“Bloating sensation

What:Fit Food Manila is a diet delivery service that offers calorie-counted meals. A few months ago, it launched a ketogenic diet program where it offers a daily menu with the following specification: 70% fat, 25% protein, and 5% carbohydrates. Each meal has

One of the health tips I personally swear by is cutting down on oil. I try not to eat fried food too often, and avoid frying anything with oil that I can with water. For me, that's healthy. So imagine my surprise

To set the record straight, metabolism and digestion are two different things. Metabolism has to do with processing the food we eat and turning it to energy, while digestion refers to breaking down food for its nutrients.But why does everyone seem to

Lemon water might just be the number one detox drink out there. It has a huge set of followers who swear by its detoxifying powers. It's also known to boost our immune system and improve our digestion. You have to admit, it

There is little to no chance of meeting someone who does not love chocolate. Personally, I can finish an entire bar of Hershey’s in one sitting, and I’d still be craving a tall chocolate milkshake afterwards. Chocolate is life! But as we

What: Bragg Apple Cider VinegarWhat It Is:Bragg's apple cider vinegar is raw, organic, unfiltered, and unpasteurized vinegar. It claims to contain the "Mother of Vinegar," which is a string of bacteria resulting from fermentation. In the health and diet realm, apple cider vinegar has

At the back of our minds, we all know that white rice isn't the best carb out there. But still, we can also agree that it's hard to quit. Even worse, the most popular alternatives for the white grain are terrible at