Philippine Health Tips

Cancer is a group of diseases with the potential to grow and spread throughout your body. Approximately 14 million new cases of cancer are diagnosed each year worldwide and about 8 million deaths worldwide are a direct cause of cancer. Cancer can occur in almost any part of the body, but the most common forms of cancer include breast, prostate and lung cancer. Many cancers can be prevented by taking simple measures such as not smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising and not drinking too much alcohol. But did you know that there are actually some foods you can eat that can also help prevent cancer? It is important to include 2 to 3 servings of fruit in your daily diet, so check out this list of the best fruits that can help prevent cancer to include in your day: 1. Cranberries Research has shown that these delightfully tart little morsels actually have protective effects against cancer. The phytochemicals in cranberries, including flavonoids like anthocyani...

Spices have been an essential part of our world within cultures throughout the centuries. Spices help you create a variety of delicious dishes and allow cultural variety. Spices are much more than just flavors to your dishes. Spices help you to preserve food. Most importantly, spices are potent medicines, right within your reach! Here are the top 7 most powerful medicinal spices in your kitchen that can help enhance your life, starting TODAY: #1. Cinnamon: Cinnamon helps your body to stabilize blood sugar. It improves the glucose, lipids and blood sugar of type 2 Diabetics. It is a great antifungal and fights candida infections. It reduces your LDL cholesterol. It helps with arthritis pain. It is a great source of iron manganese, calcium and fiber. How to use it? Add cinnamon to your smoothies. Sprinkle cinnamon on your fruits and fruit salads. Make raw and baked desserts with cinnamon. Try cinnamon spiced apple ciders. #2. Chili Peppers Chili pep...

Lattes, mochas, cappuccinos…. oh, how we adore them. Creamy, silky, steamy and sweet – what is there NOT to love about these delicious and decadent hot beverages? It’s the 2 key ingredients: milk and sugar. Sound familiar? This article is for you fellow sensitive stomachs out there. You can still ENJOY the essence of a creamy and frothy latte without the digestion disaster. The simple solution is to replace the dairy products (milk or cream) with COCONUT OIL and swap out the refined sugar for stevia. Give it a whirl in a blender and you will be good to go! Not only will this beverage hug you from the inside out, the coconut oil provides excellent health benefits. Here Are 3 Reasons To Add Coconut Oil To Your Coffee – TODAY! Increases Your Energy: Coconut oil is made up of medium chain triglycerides (MCTs). Quickly absorbed by your body. Rapidly metabolized as fuel (but NOT stored as fat!). Speeds Up The Metabolism: When you eat MCTs your metabolic convers...

Back in the day, we were always thrilled when our parents brought a creamsicle or two. That is until we “grew up” and became well aware of how processed sugar is one of the ultimate health destroyers. BUT, this doesn't mean we give up our pleasures for sweets. MISSION ACCOMPLISHED! Check out this delicious and nutritious Orange Creamsicle Smoothie. This thick, creamy, refreshing, tangy and sweet smoothie is sure to give a dose of childhood nostalgia while also providing a healthy burst of antioxidants and more. Benefits Of An Orange Creamsicle Smoothie Orange: 1 orange supplies more than 100% of the daily recommended intake of vitamin C Contains an array of healthy nutrients: fiber, thiamine, folate, potassium, copper, vitamin B1 and calcium An orange has over 170 different phytochemicals and more than 60 flavonoids Anti-inflammatory properties Strong antioxidant effects Banana: Great source of potassium, which is necessary for good nerve and muscle...

We all love condiments.  We put a sauce on absolutely everything. We’ll even go as far as licking the bowl to savor every last drop! However, most store bought condiments and dressing are LOADED with icky and unnatural ingredients (not to mention packed with refined sugar!). You know what that means? It’s time to get creative in your kitchen! BEHOLD – an easy and healthy homemade Honey Mustard recipe. Time to get saucy… check out the delicious recipe below. Benefits Of Honey Mustard Dressing Dijon mustard: Low in calories and fat 15 calories per tablespoon Ketchup has 19 and mayo 94 calories! Very flavorful: sharp and tangy taste Sugar-free Gluten-free Raw Honey: Contains natural antioxidants, enzymes and minerals Iron, zinc, potassium, calcium, phosphorous, magnesium and selenium Vitamins found in honey include vitamin B6, thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and niacin The nutraceuticals contained in honey help neutralize damaging free radi...

Breakfast is your body’s first opportunity of the day to receive nutrients, vitamins, minerals, healthy fats, etc. so that you can have the energy needed to live a productive and vibrant day. However, mornings are already a busy time of showering, dressing and getting your family ready to head out the door. If your mornings are super hectic, or perhaps you just aren’t a “morning person,” this the perfect breakfast recipe for you! This easy-to-prepare recipe is packed full of nutritious and energizing ingredients. Better yet, you can throw it together the night before and it will be ready and waiting for you in the morning. It’s time to take a closer look at the healthy, filling and energy producing breakfast that is OVERNIGHT OATS. WHY It Energizes YOU This easy-to-prepare breakfast has a hearty 6 grams of fiber and 9 grams of protein that will keep you satiated and going strong well into lunchtime. Check out the health benefits of the delicious ingredients: Fresh ...

Who doesn’t love the cold, creamy and refreshing effects of a delicious bowl of ice cream? We all DO! However, we're not so down with the massive refined sugar content found in most supermarket ice creams. They end up giving us a stomach ache and leave us craving more and more sugar hours after we have finished the last spoonful. Luckily, there is this thing in the magical land of the internet and a much healthier recipe! Benefits Of Banana-Coconut Raw Vegan Ice Cream Banana: Indulge your sweet tooth for minimal calories – a medium sized banana has about 110 calories! Naturally fat and cholesterol-free Has a high potassium content – great for your nerve and muscle function. Contains a good amount of vitamin C. Contains fiber, which helps you feel fuller longer and promotes healthy and regular bowel movements. Shredded Coconut: A good source of manganese and copper – helps bone formation and supports proper immune function. Excellent source of fiber, wh...

We're all chocoholics. We love chocolate. When we try making changes in our lifestyle and diet, we know that there would be restrictions on what we could, should and shouldn’t eat. We know that we didn’t need to pick up that candy bar at the grocery store or munch on those chocolate-covered pretzels as a snack. But what we didn’t know was that we could actually eat dark chocolate and that it is actually super healthy for your body. There’s a win-win right there! The Reasons WHY Dark Chocolate Is So Healthy: 1. It Can Lower “Bad” Cholesterol Dark chocolate contains flavonoids (pigments found in plants that act as antioxidants), which are the same chemicals that are found in red wine. Studies have shown that eating dark chocolate daily can lower your LDL (low-density lipoproteins, the “bad” cholesterol). When your LDL levels are lowered, this helps prevent heart disease. In a 2012 study, an associate professor of exercise and nutritional services at San Diego State ...