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Choco Loco: Dark Chocolate Health Benefits

By Phil Justine C. Soriano

Who loves chocolates? Well I do! I think most of us also loves chocolates. But we know that chocolates brings us lots of calories and sugar that makes us fat and brings our blood glucose level very high. But don’t worry, eating a right amount of dark chocolates can also bring good benefits to our health!

Benefits of Dark Chocolate:

1. It is rich in Iron, Fiber, Magnesium, Copper, Phosphorus, Potassium, and many more!

2.  It is a good source of Antioxidants

3. It can improve our blood flow and lowers our blood pressure

4. It can help raise our good cholesterol and lowers our bad cholesterol

5. It can lower the risk of Cardiovascular diseases

6. It can protect our skin against the sun

7. It can improve our brain function

To know more about the benefits of dark chocolate, go to Authority Nutrition

Info source:  Authority Nutrition

Photo source: Smart Cooky

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13 Reasons Why You Should Not Skip Breakfast

By: Dennelyne Grace F. Soriano

As we all know, breakfast is the most important meal of the day but most of us skip breakfast because we get up too late, we have nothing to eat, or we do not have enough time to prepare food. Skipping meals could lead to negative consequences.

Here are the 13 reasons why you should not skip breakfast:

Poor performance 

Brain drain 

Calorie loading

You are more likely to overeat

Weight gain

lowered nutrition

Risk for diseases may increase

Bad for your heart

risk for type 2 diabetes

negative impact on mood

risk of cancer

triggers hair loss

could affect your metabolism

Infographic credit: www.fastcoexist.com

SOURCES:

http://www.stylecraze.com/articles/harmful-effects-of-skipping-breakfast/#gref

https://www.dmarge.com/2016/08/side-effects-skipping-meals.html

http://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/nutrition/healthy-eating/3-reasons-skipping-meals-is-unhealthy.html

http://www.humankinetics.com/excerpts/excerpts/skipping-meals-can-have-negative-consequences

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Coffee Drinkers Really Do Live Longer

Researchers have found that drinking coffee—both decaf and regular—is linked to a longer life.

By: Jed Arnold R. Tolentino

Coffee drinkers really do live longer? Find out more by clicking the link!

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How? How? 

by Ma. Celine A. Sangalang

Anything that we eat affects our body. Fatty foods, sweets, oily foods and many more. These are the effects of the foods that we eat. 

So start making smart choices of the foods that you eat! 

For more information, click the link below:

https://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/explore-healing-practices/food-medicine/how-does-food-impact-health

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What yoUr-ine says about you!

by Janella Raye C. Sua

The experts tell us that urine coming from a healthy body is straw-colored. It's just a little yellow and transparent. From time to time, however, urine comes in different colors. Usually strangely colored urine is of benign origins, but now and then it is a signal that it is time to go to the doctor. Here's a run-down on the meanings of different colors of pee.

Learn More; http://www.steadyhealth.com/articles/abnormal-urine-color-what-it-tells-and-doesnt-tell-about-your-health

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The 13 Biggest Nutrition Discoveries of 2016

Science taught us a lot about what's healthy and what's not this year. Read on for the most important foodie findings of 2016.

By: Jed Arnold R. Tolentino

It’s 2017 now, but here’s a look back on the 13 Biggest Nutrition Discoveries of 2016. Clink the link to see more.

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The Family that is healthy together, stays forever!!

by Ma. Celine A. Sangalang

The greatest wealth is health. The idea of a perfect happiness is a healthy family. Follow this tips so that your family will be forever healthy!!

For more information, click the link below:

http://healthylivingmadesimple.com/building-a-healthy-family-eight-simple-tips-for-overall-wellness/

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By: Jed Arnold R. Tolentino

A recent study conducted on women concluded that the increase consumption of vegetables proteins such as whole grain foods and soy products can help delay the onset of menopause and extend the reproductive function.

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Mental Health: Why it is important

by Janella Raye C.Sua

Different people have different ways of coping with life experiences, even with the daily stresses of life. You might have had a bad day at work, or you forgot to study and failed that one subject you wanted so bad to pass, maybe even for the smallest reasons like losing your favorite shirt --all these daily events have different impacts on different people, and it is important for us to be supportive despite how “little” this things seem to us.

Everyone’s fighting their own battle, and the least we could do is to listen to those in need. Lending an ear to a friend in need might go a long way, giving them assurance, and making your presence known could even save lives.

Mental health is not less important than any other aspect of our being. Be aware.

Infographic Source: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/148478118944691754/

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Energy, Energy Gap!!

by Ma. Celine A. Sangalang

Recharge your body's batteries with these powerhouse options for boosting your energy and getting your body into high gear.

The food you eat plays an important role in your everyday energy levels. Did you know that if you eat foods  high in fat and calories can leave you feeling fatigued, since they require more energy to digest? Sooooo.... To stay alert for the whole day, start making smart choices on what you’re eating to fuel your body!

For more information, click the link below:

https://cyclonecup.com/blogs/news/13218465-12-healthy-foods-to-eat-for-high-energy

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Red wine: Hearts’ Favorite Drink

By: Phil Justine C. Soriano

They say that drinking alcoholic beverages is bad and it can deteriorate your health. Well that’s not always the case.  One of the healthy beverages with alcohol content is red wine. But how can red wine benefit your health?

There are lots of studies that proves that red wine has health benefits. The main ingredient of red wine that helps our heart is Reservratrol.

benefits of Reservratrol

1. It protects endothelial arteries from atherosclerosis

2. It protects against fragile, leaky blood vessels involved in age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy, major causes of vision loss.

Red wine is also rich in antioxidants which increases are good cholesterol.

Drinking red wine is pretty good in our health, especially to our cardiovascular system. But keep in mind that this happens if you drink in moderation!

To know more go to Heart MD Institute and Carolina Heart Center and Leg

Info source:  Heart MD Institute and Carolina Heart Center and Leg

Photo source: Time

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by: Kristine Suguitan 

Lowering high blood pressure can be difficult. You need to comply to diet and lifestyle it carries. And perhaps hardest of all, change the way you eat, especially if it is far from your comfort zone. 

Evidence shows there’s an abundance of natural food to lower blood pressure available to us. Rather than cutting things out, science shows that you can really benefit from adding these into your diet. So if you’re struggling with blood pressure, these are a must try.

checkout their page https://www.dietvsdisease.org/11-proven-food-to-lower-blood-pressure/

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Ditch the Heavy Drinking

By: Dennelyne Grace F. Soriano

Alcohol became our best buddies whenever we are stressed, depressed, and even when we want to celebrate something.  A glass a day may do little damage to your overall health. But if the habit grows or if you find yourself having a hard time stopping after just one glass, it can get worse and lead to very serious consequences.

Here are the effects of drinking too much alcohol on your body:

shrinking brain

blackouts

dependence

liver damage

pancreatitis

fatigue

frequent diarrhea

infertility

sexual dysfuntion

malnutrition

diabetes complications

numbness

behavior changes

hallucinations

cancer

lung infections

heart damage

stomach distress

birth defects

thinning bones

changes in coordination

muscle cramps

slurred speech

The recommended amount of alcohol is 2 units for men and 1 unit for women per day. Those who consume above the recommend level are at risk of nutritional and other problems.

If you want to enjoy a drink, try to stay within recommended limits.

SOURCES:

http://www.healthline.com/health/alcohol/effects-on-body

http://alcoholrehab.com/alcoholism/alcohol-and-nutrition/

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By: Jed Arnold R. Tolentino

Researchers reviewed multiple studies done on the effects of acute and chronic consumption of cocoa and it's derivatives. They have concluded that cognitive performance was improved by a daily intake of cocoa or chocolate derivatives.

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The Right Way of Losing Weight

by Janella Raye C. Sua

Losing weight isn’t as easy as it sounds, because it requires more than just exercise. The proper way of losing weight isn’t a 5-kg weight drop per week, rather, it has to be ONLY around 1-2 lbs per week to know you’re getting your weight loss right. Here are a few dietary (meal proportion) tips for those who want to lose weight:

Infographic souce: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/840132505456939123/

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DASH DIET: Healthy eating to lower your blood pressure!!

by Ma. Celine A. Sangalang

Choosing your food is very important to be healthy!  The DASH diet emphasizes vegetables, fruits and low-fat dairy foods — and moderate amounts of whole grains, fish, poultry and nuts. This foods are very important in maintaining your blood pressure. So choose wisely!

For more information, click the link below:

http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/dash-diet/art-20048456

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Say No To Diabetes!!

by Ma. Celine A. Sangalang

Your food choices matters a lot! especially when you have diabetes.

You can eat anything you want but be sure that you’ll eat a small amount. 

These are the foods that you need to avoid if you have diabetes! Think wise before you eat! 

For more information, click the link below:

http://www.webmd.com/diabetes/diabetic-food-list-best-worst-foods#1