On Living Healthy

Obesity has been a problem worldwide not only with adults but with kids as well. In fact, the number of obese kids ages 6 to 11 worldwide is rapidly increasing. This is a clear proof that they are not eating a well-balanced diet.  Children with their young age can develop life-threatening illnesses due to obesity. It might be because of different reasons like eating foods that are less nutritious, not having enough exercises daily and other inappropriate eating habits. Parents are expected to be responsible for guiding their children about their health. Setting as a good example is the perfect method to teach them what to do.  Here are some healthy tips that you can do together with your kid to encourage them to remain healthy, to prevent obesity, and to minimize their body weight. Monitor what your child eats... The main factor that contributes to child obesity is improper food intake. Once you notice that your child is gaining too much weight, take a closer look a

Chewing gum is one of our favorite past times, especially when faced with boredom. People from all ages and all walks of life find chewing gum a great way to relax and release stress, tension, and pressure. Other people just love chewing a ball of gum as a habit without knowing why they love it. It has been proven, chewing gum gives you pleasure and benefits alike. But do you know that chewing gum can also be detrimental to your health? Well, we have here some facts that you need to know before chewing another ball of gum.  Read on to know the common ingredients of chewing gums and why these particular ingredients can be detrimental to your health. Artificial Sweeteners Sugarless chewing gums contain artificial sweeteners like aspartame, saccharin, and cyclamate in order to make the gum taste sweet. Before chewing alternative gums, see to it that you are not sensitive or allergic to artificial sweeteners.  Also, you need to be aware that ingesting artificial sweet