A renowned dietitian talks about the benefits of consuming fruits to alleviate common diseases Fruit has always been recognised as one of the healthiest foods there is. Anthropological studies show fruits have been an important part of the human diet…

Coconut The coconut is botanically referred to as the ‘Cocos nucifera’. It is a member of the Arecaceae or palm family. Coconuts are thought to have originated in the Pacific. Now, this plant is grown throughout the USA, the Pacific,…

It is unfortunate that losing weight is not as easy (and as fun) as putting it on. You can diet until you shiver in hunger or work yourself out until you drop but the weight loss is not guaranteed. If…

What causes cracked heels? And what are the best ways to avoid them? Most of the foot problems arise due to neglect and oversight with regard to feet care. Cracked heels are the most common foot problem caused by dry…

Bell Pepper (Capsicum) Bell pepper, or capsicum, originates from Mexico, Central and South America, and belong to the nightshade family, Capsicum annuum whose members include potatoes, tomatoes and eggplants.These bell shaped vegetables, with their tangy flavour and bright glossy exteriors,…

Have you ever wondered how celebrities can look so good even without make-up on? It is the glow that they emanate, making them look all healthy and radiant. No beauty product can produce such glow as it comes from within…

Our feet take us places and allow us to leap, hop and kick but sometimes we do not appreciate them as much as we should. Just imagine some of the things we do – standing for long periods of time,…

Have you been feeling down in the dumps lately? Don’t, because life is too short to be miserable all the time. Sing the song Don’t Worry, Be Happy instead and cheer up. But of course, things are easier said than…

Trying to make sense of sun protection factors, UVA and UVB blocks, waterproof versus regular, and so on can leave your head spinning. But if you take a few minutes to sort out the facts about sunscreens now, you’ll be…

Soursop Soursop (Annona muricata) is native to Mexico, Cuba, Central America, the Caribbean, South America and sub-Saharan African countries that lie within the tropics. It was most likely brought from Mexico to the Philippines by way of the Manila-Acapulco galleon…