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If there’s one thing I envy about other girls, it is the soft flowing hair. As my mom always told me, “it’s their genes dear”. She always says that when I compare myself to others. I asked a friend of mine, who is a dermatologist, about how to keep my air and skin as beautiful as others. She told me that, genes do play a role in having glowing skin and nice hair but one big factor to consider is nutrition.Hair and skin need almost the same nutrients. Having a high vitamin E diet can really make your skin glow, that is if you keep yourself hydrated with lots of fruit juices. Good sleep and lots of exercise will also help your body detoxify which also make you look and feel better. Supplements such as metathiones and vitamins for hair are also available, however it is always better to consult your physician first. These supplements claim to make the skin fairer and the hair shiny and soft although you must be aware that some brands my have side effects to some people.

A healthy fat intake depends on your age and your lifestyle. The older and less active you are, the less fat you must eat. To lose weight, you must first have an idea on how much fat you take in, for this will be your basis on how much fat you need to lessen.

And now for the hardest part, before you think of using a weight loss product steer clear of your favorite pizza for a while. Burgers too are also very high in fat, from the buns, to the mayo, to the cheesy bacon mushroom melts. Choose healthy snacks like salads, fruit yogurts or corn chips. Choose white meat like chicken or turkey and remove the skin. For lean meat, it is better to grill it so that the fat will drip while cooking. Fish in olive oil is also great for loosing weight.

Always remember that low-fat food is may be low in fat, but if you eat too much, the effect is the same as eating fatty food of lesser volume. Try to dig in fruits and vegetables. These foods have no fat. So better have them in your diet.

The bad fat: Saturated fat

Foods high in this kind of fat include fatty meats, coconut oil, cakes, pastries, and our all time favorite burgers. These tend to raise cholesterol levels therefore must be reduced if not avoided. There is also the “trans fat” which is also Saturated fat, which can be found in dairy products and commercial frying oils.

The good fat: Unsaturated fats

Mono-unsaturated and Poly-unsaturated are basically the same in terms of benefits to the body. These particular types of fats are lower blood cholesterol and reduce the risk of blood clots, which is good. These fats come mostly from vegetable oils, peanut butter, and fish oils. The so famous Omega -3 fat is also unsaturated.

Big Fact:

Most people think that good fats don’t make them overweight. These people see these good fats as natural weight loss supplements. Wrong! Fats are still fats. Saturated or unsaturated, these fats will pile up in your body if not used. The body stores fat as energy reserves so if you don’t use your reserves, you’ll end up looking like a warehouse in no time.

When treadmills and static bikes do not seem to work anymore, it’s time to think about what you’re doing wrong. Yes, right. It’s your diet. Eating too much is the major cause of obesity. It doesn’t matter if you eat spam “lite” or “diet” coke, the small amount of fat you take into your body will pile up eventually.

Here are some brief facts about fats that you may not know about. There are three types of fats: saturated, poly-unsaturated, and mono-unsaturated fats. All fatty foods contain a mixture of these three fats, they only differ in the ratio. These three fats may raise or lower cholesterol levels, hence good and bad fats.

Have anyone tried using CMD before? CMD stands for Concentrated Mineral Drops. A friend of mine gave it to me as a sample. It is a mineral supplement that came from salt lakes, at least that’s what she told me. I have been a fan of alternative medicine since I got hospitalized due to side effects from Ventolin. I prefer natural food supplements over OTC drugs when I have a choice. The CMD is new to me so I just tried it once, although my friend is using it regularly at home.

CMD claims to contain 72 trace minerals which the body needs to maintain health. It even claims to have weight loss effects similar to ephedra diet pill. The odd thing about CMD is that, when you add a few drops to a liter of water, the water will taste similar to mineral water. So this kept me thinking if the bottled mineral water sold in stores is just plain tap water with drops of CMD. Feel free to comment guys.

Green tea, Red tea, White tea, even iced tea – what’s all the hype about these products. You’ll see these advertisements in almost every TV show. So, what about them?

Well, tea became popular nowadays because studies claim that it is a natural anorexic, anorexigenic or appetite suppressant so to speak. Artificial appetite suppressants were popular before but were banned by the FDA because of severe sideffects like heart palpitation and stroke. Now, anorexigenics are already allowed by the FDA to be sold over the counter for as long as they have 100% natural ingredients.

Green Tea is usually an ingredient in natural anorexics. Not only does it suppress appetite, it also helps in reducing fats in the body. The best thing about this is its safe and great tasting too. Try it!

Hey guys, it’s time for me and my randomness.

Let’s talk about potatoes. One of the world’s greatest wonders. Just the thought of it makes me want to drool. I love hash browns, you know?

You can also get a heckload of benefits from eating them! Did you know that eating a medium sized potato is equal to eating 110 calories? It also has nearly half of the daily value for vitamin c.

I thank healthypotato.com for the information.

I sometimes draw potatoes wearing a tuxedo ’cause they’re just awesome and I’m so random.

I resided in a ladies dorm when I was in college. I’m not the type who gets homesick so I loved the freedom of living independently. That is, until I started experiencing insomnia.

At first, I thought maybe I’m having an unusually delayed case of homesickness. Then I blamed the bed frames which were really squeaky. Then I stopped taking my siesta naps.

I’ve talked with college friends and dorm mates about my sleeping problem and like me, they were all clueless on its origin as well… Then Carmela, one of my roommates, remembered I’ve started taking stress tabs multivitamins. She suggested that I stop taking it for at least two weeks and observe my sleep pattern.

Lo and behold, she was right! The stress tabs were the root of my sleep problem. I had become waaaaaaaaaaay too hyperactive because of that multivitamins to get some decent sleep. After that revelation, I decided to ditch the multivitamins and just stick with vitamin C.

Next time you have some sleep problems, do check your medicine or food intake into consideration as well.

Is it safe to breastfeed when you have colds and fever? We asked this to my friend’s doctor yesterday as I assisted her in the clinic. You see, my friend just had her baby and she was worried that if she breastfeeds the baby might get the colds. I was surprised to hear that the doctor suggested that she must double her efforts to breastfeed when she is sick. The doctor explained that breast milk contains more than just milk but also antibodies. When the mother is sick, her body produces antibodies to fight the infection. These antibodies will be passed to the baby making her immune to her mother’s colds. As long as you are not taking antibiotics or diet pills, you can breastfeed without worrying. I was amazed to hear that from the doctor. Now I know. ^_^

Are you bloated? Often having an upset stomach? Or worse, passing awful smelling gas? You may need to clean up that dirt in your digestive system. Food rich in fibers (fruits, vegetables, cereals) are great for cleansing the digestive system especially the intestines.
One of the richest sources of insoluble fiber is the famous oatmeal. Studies prove that frequent regular intake of oatmeal can help clean the intestines by regulating the movement of bowels. Not only that, it also absorbs excess fat in the intestines and lower cholesterol levels.

I personally have tried having the oatmeal diet (that’s oatmeal breakfast for thirty days). It really gave me best results. I no longer feel the bloating or even the heavy feeling in the stomach. It also aided my weight loss program because after eating oats for breakfast, I don’t get hungry that much. I suggest you try it too. It’s healthy plus it’s a good and easier way to get rid of that surplus weight.