Diet and Exercise

Intermittent Fasting - My Haitian father refuses to let fast at his house

My dad is a typical Haitian rice and beans everyday kind of guy. When I told him I was going to fast for 3 days straight, he flat out refused. Keep on reading... more »

February 25, 2020 6:53 AM

Out of sight, Out of mind - How I got rid of my Sugar Addiction

I used to be addicted to sugar and everything sweet, Then one day, my sugar addiction disappeared with one simple decision I made: more »

January 17, 2020 4:56 AM

Looking for a natural remedy for muscle pain and soreness? Try Ginger

Haitians often drink some "thé gingembre" (ginger tea) to warm themselves up in the winter but did you know that ginger is really good at relieving muscle pain and soreness? more »

November 22, 2019 5:53 AM

Did you know? White rice can cause constipation

Haitians love to eat rice boy! But now I know why by bowel movements come to a halt after I chow down on that bowl of rice. White rice can cause constipation. more »

November 19, 2019 11:00 AM

Water Fasting: Haitians swear if you don't eat for a day, you could die, LOL!

Many Haitians say if you don't eat for a day, "gas ap anpare w" (gas will overtake you, so to speak). What exactly do they mean by that? more »

September 21, 2019 8:35 AM

Sugary or Diet: Keep drinking soda and you will die earlier, study shows

It doesn't matter if it's sugary or diet: New study links all soda to an early death, a Washington Post article reads. more »

September 5, 2019 4:44 PM

Weight Loss: If you eat 500 calories less per day you will lose 1 pound per week

Did you know? 1 pound of body fat is 3500 calories. So if you consume 500 calories less than you normally eat every day you will loose about one pound a week. But WAIT... There's more! more »

August 10, 2019 7:51 AM

Most Haitian women I talk to want a bigger butt and a flat stomach - What's up with that?

Most Haitian I talk to want a bigger butt and a flat stomach, they don't care about their weight or how much fat is stored in their body. I meet women who say they want to loose weight but they don't want to loose their butt. What's up with that? more »

August 6, 2019 5:51 AM

Haitian parents, having a TV in your child's room could be the reason she is overweight and obese

You love your baby girl so much you put a TV in her room but did you know? Having a television in the bedroom has been found to be associated with to childhood obesity. This is something that most Haitian parents are probably not aware of. Your kid is getting fat and it's your fault. more »

June 8, 2019 4:25 PM

Want to loose fat in your body? Then this is the best time to exercise

You want to know the best time to exercise for fat loss? Read this... more »

June 6, 2019 5:43 AM