They say that this is the best time to be alive. With developed technology and unlimited information, one can easily acquire knowledge with just a snap of a finger. Yet, with overflowing data, it would be hard for you to judge which is a true, especially in the field of nutrition. In this article, we will discuss seven nutrition myths that still in exist in our society, and just won’t die.

Today, a good night’s sleep is used as a vital sign of health by medical professionals. Sleeping is one of the activities we are looking forward everyday as this, same as food, energize us for our planned activities. We spend almost one-third of our lives asleep. Yet, others may not have this luxury. Some people have thought of taking medications to help them sleep, but these drugs have side effects. There are other ways to help you sleep better.

Every one of us wants clearer, acne-free skin! Who doesn’t? Regardless of our skin color, blemish-free skin can boost our self-confidence. However, most of the good skin regimes needs a good fortune. And some people who tried and tested these many anti-acne products, may still be wondering why are these not working for them? The problem may not be your skin, it may be your gut! And the answer to your skin problems may just be sitting inside your fridge!

They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but is there really any truth to that saying? Most people, especially those who are very busy (or late for work!), skip breakfast altogether. Today, we examine how eating breakfast can affect your eating habits and your health in general.

You might have heard about body mass index or BMI, for short. With the increasing health-conscious population, most people have already know their BMI like it is their favorite song. But in case you do not know, BMI can easily be calculated using this formula:

When you are diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, being physically active is one of the best things that you can do to your health. Decreasing overall sedentary lifestyle is one of the keys in managing diabetes mellitus. Exercise poses several health benefits particularly improving insulin sensitivity, promoting energy expenditure, building muscle, and being fit. Yet despite its scientifically accepted truth on keeping your sugar under control, many people are reluctant to engage in exercise.

Our bones are living tissue. They develop, grow, and have the ability to repair itself during injury. We are born with 300 bones, and as we grow old these bones become harder and fuse together, leaving the adult skeleton with 206 bones. Our bones are responsible for structural support and protection of vital organs. It also provides spaces where blood cells are produced and where minerals are stored. The ability of our bones to withstand stress is due to its protein framework made from collagen, and to its hard matrix made from calcium phosphate.

Do you know that packaging goes beyond the aesthetic function of showcasing a food product. It contains a very important information that will help us to develop good eating habits to keep us healthy. Part of food packaging is the nutrition facts. Nutrition facts is the tabular figure normally found at the back of food packaging, indicating the number of calories, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and micronutrients in a food product. With these numerous information, consumers often ignore these very small, yet very powerful nutrition education tool.

Eating is a pleasurable activity. But when you have heartburn, this joyful experience can turn into a fiery, uncomfortable feeling. And this is the last you want to remember from having a great meal!

Though it is called heartburn, this has nothing to do with your heart. Heartburn is the burning sensation you feel in the middle of your chest up to your throat due to the digestive acid in the stomach. Heartburn, or also called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or acid indigestion, is a condition in which partially digested food mixed with digestive acid backs up into the esophagus, irritating the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract.

They say that man was created to be active.

We hunt our own food or use our legs to move places. But as time goes by, our society is re-designed in ways that minimize human movement and muscular use. Not only does it limit physical activity but also prolong sitting—when we are working at the office and at home, commuting in public and private cars, or doing requirements in schools and universities. Watching shows on TV, the most favored leisure activity of Filipinos, is also done sitting down.

Fiber, also known as roughage or bulk, is a type of carbohydrate composed of many sugar molecules. Unlike other carbohydrates like table sugar and white rice, fiber is indigestible in the human body. Fiber are held together by chemical bonds that digestive enzymes cannot digest. It mostly passes through the human body without giving off energy.

It’s February, and you know what that means? Valentines day is here! It’s that time of year where people pour their heart out for their special someone. However, not everyone’s so lucky to find their “forever” and some of us experience heartaches. Not to worry though, we’ll help you prevent getting heartaches but not that kind of heartache. We’re talking about heart disease. In this article, we’ll be giving tips on how to keep your heart healthy and strong, so you won’t be heartbroken, medically speaking.