Potassium and High Blood Pressure

Fruit plate, a photo by Upsilon Andromedae on Flickr.

Ever wonder why we crave for certain foods at certain times?  I'm not talking about sudden craving for, say, donuts, which I would probably consider an unhealthy craving.  I'm talking about whole, natural foods here.  When we do crave for those, sometimes, it could be our body's subtle way of telling us we need certain nutrients.  Don't you find that fruit plate above quite inviting?  I do.  I see the words antioxidant and Vitamin C hidden among the grapes, strawberries, orange slice and everything else on the plate.

 Ever since I could remember, I love these fruits, in order of preference:

BC Bloggers Meme: Things That Make Me Happy

Woman drinking coffee, a photo by Tetra Pak on Flickr.

Would it be right to say that a happy person is also generally a healthier person? I'd like to think that way. After all, a positive attitude contributes to overall health and well-being. Personally, I find that simply thinking about the things that make me happy is enough to bring out that smile, to lift up my spirits and feel blessed. I guess, you'll agree with that. 

So, here are the things that make me HAPPY:

Kiwifruit and Hypertension

I may sound naive here, but I've only seen it in pictures and on T.V.  Yesterday was the first time I have ever eaten a kiwi.

Little spotted kiwi, Apteryx owenii, a photo by brewbooks on Flickr.

Hold on, that's not what I had (who put that picture in there? lol!). But it looks a lot like that minus the feet, beak, and most of the head. I wonder if they eat kiwis in New Zealand hehhehe.

More Ideas for Office Workouts

Free stylin', a photo by lululemon athletica on Flickr.

It's a cold, windy day as there is a typhoon somewhere in the country. I have not checked where it will traverse exactly but I'm feeling the effects. I woke up earlier at around two in the morning because of the gusty wind and strong rain beating on my windows.  No, this is not your weather girl hahaha! I just like to point out that today is a perfect day to curl up in bed and be lazy.  But I got work on a Saturday so I already got up (grudgingly) at past five in the morning to get ready.