Tonight’s dinner was California rolls! It’s been a tradition in my family to make them once in a blue moon. We each make our own roll, after watching my mother demonstrate the tedious process. It’s fun and rewarding to taste our very own dish! First, let me give you a   Read More ...

As I’m preparing for my first day at an internship with a newspaper company, I want my nails to be splashed with a fresh coat of polish. I decided on a sparkling blood red (I like to think that darker colors show more maturity). As I’m filling the room with   Read More ...

You can put a fruity touch to your ice cream with this sweet and natural topping! It’s easy and takes no more than 5 minutes!  Ingredients: A handful of blueberries (frozen or fresh) 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon of water   Serving Size: A little container like this: Instructions:   Read More ...

Don’t you hate going to Cracker Barrel and not being able to order anything but a biscuit and a slice of ham? Don’t you hate having breakfast in a hotel when all you can eat is dry cereal? It’s hard for us non-dairy eaters! It’s even harder for us to   Read More ...

On a good hair day, I walk out of my dorm room with confidence, I speak up more in class, and I strut down the city campus with my head held high. I’m even guilty of using a good hair day as an excuse not to workout. :p My curls   Read More ...

We’ve all promised ourselves that we’ll work out; some of us have even set up a workout schedule. But after a long day of work or a tough day of classes, sometimes we just don’t have the energy to fulfill our promise. So how do we get over the laziness   Read More ...

Being half-Japanese, rice is a must with every meal. But white rice can shoot up the calorie count. So our family tried something new. We traded the rice for dark green lettuce. We wrapped beef in sunny lettuce: This is a great way to reduce bad carbs and boost your   Read More ...

This is an easy appetizer your whole family will love! The best part is, you can use whatever’s is your fridge! Serving Size: 6 skewers Ingredients: Skinless, boneless chicken (Make sure to use organic or minimally processed chicken.) 1 cucumber a handful of cherry tomatoes 1 tablespoon oil (preferably olive   Read More ...

This sweet and sour mustard will make any salad taste delicious! Ingredients: ¼ cup Dijon mustard ¼ cup orange juice (preferably no pulp) 2 tablespoon brown sugar 3 tablespoons Vinegar (or cider vinegar if you have it) ¼ cup olive oil a pinch of salt and pepper Serving Size: A   Read More ...

Ingredients: A handful of raspberries 3 tbsp vinegar 2 tablespoons brown sugar 3 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon olive oil Serving Size:  A little jar like this: Instructions: In a bowl, whisk raspberries, vinegar, brown sugar and water. Make sure you crush the raspberries enough so you don’t get clumps in   Read More ...

There’s processed salt in our food that can be dangerous to our body! What: MSG is a form of concentrated and processed salt that comes from sugar beets. Where: This appalling ingredient can be found in spicy corn chips, certain Chinese foods, ranch dressing, sausages, many meats (including barbequed, smoked   Read More ...

Cool off with this refreshing smoothie! It’s easy and it’ll take you less than 10 minutes! Mango Smoothie Ingredients: 1 mango, peeled, pitted and chopped ½ cup orange juice (with pulp) 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 tablespoon honey 3 medium ice cubes   Instructions: 1. Chop mango into small pieces and   Read More ...

I like to take at least a half hour of the day and devote is entirely to myself. I call it “me time.” We all need to take time away from our jam-packed schedules and give ourselves a break. My “me time” usually consists of watching episodes of Modern Family   Read More ...

The secret to wearing makeup is to make it look like you’re not wearing any! If any of you are as addicted to wearing makeup as I am, you’ll know that it’s hard not to put on a little bit of eye shadow and mascara when going anywhere, even the   Read More ...

There are two types of fats that our bodies need and they each serve different purposes. Omega-3s reduce inflammation and can help lower the risk of heart disease, cancer and arthritis. On the other hand, omega-6s increase inflammation. The majority of Americans consume way too much omega-6s and much too   Read More ...

There’s a reason why many Japanese people don’t show signs of aging and live a longer life. It’s not genetics; they simply eat better. Japanese people live longer and healthier lives than anyone else in the world. With the lowest obesity rate in the developed world, Japanese people can anticipate   Read More ...

Thanks for stopping by my blog! Here, you’ll find tips on nutrition, fitness, mental health, delicious and healthy recipes, amongst other fun things! As a college student, I find it extremely important to take care of ourselves, physically and mentally! This includes working out, eating healthy foods and giving time   Read More ...

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