For Athletes: Should you go Paleo?
With Crossfit centers all over the metro, it is no surprise that some endurance athletes might have considered, at one point or another, to try the Paleolothic diet. The question is, does Paleo suit endurance athletes who also do Crossfit? Read the pros and cons of... read more
For Athletes: Tips for Eating Healthy On-the-Go
The biggest challenge for any athlete, or anyone who wants to be healthy for that matter, is what to eat when travelling. Not only do you miss the luxury of having home-cooked meals, frequently eating out can adversely affect your overall performance with any sport if... read more
To Eat or Not to Eat Before a Workout
Have you ever had that bloated feeling in your stomach during a workout? Chances are you ate too close to the start of your activity. Food that needs to be chewed has to go through your digestive track before it can be converted as glycogen to be used as energy. With... read more
How does water become toxic?
Our body is made up of about 60% water. Needless to say, water is essential for our survival. But what if the water you are drinking isn’t exactly good for you? Water, itself, doesn’t spoil or expire. It only becomes bad due to external factors. The container: Is your... read more
The “Evolution” of the Humble Egg
I’m sure you’ve heard it all: Eggs are good, eggs are bad, just eat the whites, chuck out the yolks, blah-blah-blah. But, what exactly is the premise behind each argument? The Ancel Keys experiment In the 1950s/1960s, a Physiologist from Minnesota conducted an... read more
Top Diet Myths Debunked (Part 3 of 3)
(Part 3 of 3) Everyone who has ever wished to be slimmer or healthier has encountered dieting myths without even knowing that it was a myth. In this 3-part article, you will learn what makes a dieting myth, a myth and what health and weight-loss habits you should be... read more Top Diet Myths Debunked (Part 2 of 3)
(Part 2 of 3) Everyone who has ever wished to be slimmer or healthier has encountered dieting myths without even knowing that it was a myth. In this 3-part article, you will learn what makes a dieting myth, a myth and what health and weight-loss habits you should be... read more Top Diet Myths Debunked (Part 1 of 3)
(Part 1 of 3) Everyone who has ever wished to be slimmer or healthier has encountered dieting myths without even knowing that it was a myth. In this 3-part article, you will learn what makes a dieting myth a myth, and what health and weight-loss habits you should be... read more
5 Ways to Boost Your Metabolism
For starters, what does metabolism even mean? According to Mayo Clinic, metabolism is the process by which your body converts what you eat and drink into energy. Our body uses energy to function well and efficiently. These days, we may be unaware that some of our... read more
Salt of the Earth
For 90s kids, the jingle “mag iodized salt, iodized salt, iodized salt tayo!” is one of the most LSS-worthy songs they’ve heard on tv. Adding Iodine to salt was a result of REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8172 signed in 1995. Fastforward to today, most Filipinos still choose to use... read more
Is MCT Oil Better Than VCO?
The rise in popularity of bulletproof coffee brings the desire to experiment with various fat sources that we can add to our daily cup of joe. “Healthy fats” ranging from grass-fed butter to VCO have been used to create what most tout as coffee taken to the next... read more