Yep, You May Be Addicted to Sugar. But I'll Tell You Why You Should Quit Sugar

You are sitting in your office and you are getting that all too familiar craving. You don’t smoke, you are not an alcoholic and you don’t take drugs. You may not even drink coffee. However, you do eat a lot of chocolate and cookies. Basically, anything sweet and delicious. Yep, that’s right, you may be addicted to sugar.

Many people realize they are addicted to sugar when throughout the day, they would often find themselves craving something sweet and comforting that would give them a little lift. This surge in energy would soon drop, however, and then they would crave something sweet once again – vicious cycle. Sound familiar?

5 Hacks For Foodie : To Make Fried Food Healthier

There isn’t any doubt that fried foods are one of the most popular kinds of food in America. Whether it’s fried chicken, or french fries, we have all one or more guilty fried pleasure.

Although frying foods can simply cause them to taste much better, it also has the potential to make the nutritional value decrease, if not prepared correctly. If you’re seeking to eat healthier, without having to sacrifice eating fried foods, make sure to follow these hacks.

How Sleeping Naked Can Help You Have a Happier Morning

If you're not a morning person, waking up is a pure struggle that consists of the snooze button and a strong cup of coffee. For most of us, this daily routine gets us out the door, but it doesn't necessarily make us any more excited to start the day.

5 Sweet Potato Recipes for Babies

Sweet potatoes are one of the best things you can feed your baby as they start eating solids. (Flickr/Howard Lewis Ship)

Sweet potato is one of the best ingredients to serve your child as a supplementary food to breast milk. You can start introducing your infant to sweet potato from as early as four months old, but it is still a good idea to onlyregularly feed them these recipes when they are at least eight months old. Babies tend to like sweet potato because of it’s naturally sweet taste, while parents will love it for it’s ease to prepare and for being rich in nutrients. Baking the sweet potato is one of the best ways to get the most sweetness from it, but can be quite time consuming. For a less fussy way to prepare sweet potato for you child, try steaming or boiling it. Here are some supplementary breastfeeding recipes you can prepare for your little one.

Is It Healthy to Eat Raw Fish?

Although eating regular sashimi is not as lethal as fugu, it does have its risk. (Flickr/Robyn Lee)

When a person mentions Japanese food, the first thing that may come to mind is raw fish. Raw fish, or also known as sashimi has long been a delicacy in the land of the rising sun, and now health-food connoisseurs are stating that raw fish is the way to go. The fish often used in making sashimi are those high in omega fatty acids, such as tuna and salmon. The levels of omega-3 in these types of fish are very high, especially in its raw state, which is highly praised for preventing heart disease. Children that consumed food high in omega-3 were also found to have higher IQ’s, were less prone to depression, reduced levels of ADHD and had better vision. Eating your fish raw also offers a higher amount of protein for far fewer calories, compared to eating a hearty steak or beef burger.

Indonesia’s Traditional Aphrodisiacs

The grinding of ingredients to make jamu, If it contains turmeric, chances are its an aphrodisiac. (Flickr/Exotissimo Travel)

It seems that anywhere you travel in the world, every country has its own aphrodisiac believed to increase a man’s vitality and sexual stamina. Indonesia too has it’s fair share of aphrodisiacs. Some of these aphrodisiacs have been scientifically proven to work, but some have been found to just be bogus claims. Despite that, many still believe the aphrodisiac properties of certain herbs and foods. Curious about what traditional Indonesian Aphrodisiacs do work? Here is a list of some of Indonesia’s popular aphrodisiacs.