Healthtips

  • NewsAndrea Falcone, Yahoo Health And Wellness Blogger

    Ask a dietitian: What’s with all the hype over coconut oil?

    It seems like a plethora of articles, books and Instagram photos touting the many benefits of this magic oil popped up almost overnight but how do you tell fact from fad? Let’s break down the science of coconut oil so that you can determine if it’s worth it to include in your diet or if the marketers are just doing an incredible job at pocketing your money. Where does coconut oil actually come from?

  • NewsAngela Simpson, Yahoo Nutrition & Fitness Blogger

    7 tips for eating clean while travelling

    Although airports and airlines are getting better at providing nutritious food options, I don’t like to leave this to chance. A lot of what is served on planes is high in sodium which can cause bloating and that’s the last thing you want on a long-haul flight.

  • NewsErica Rae Chong

    Here’s how to tell if you’re applying expired makeup

    A recent study from Stowaway Cosmetics and Poshly revealed that more than 80 per cent of makeup users know that cosmetics have an expiration date but have difficulties parting with old makeup because they forget, feel guilty about wasting money or worry that they may need it later. Just like food, makeup has an expiry — yup, it’s that little jar icon on the back of the packaging with a number on it, representing the number of months you can keep it once the product is opened. If you’re a makeup