Saint Patrick’s Day, colloquially St. Paddy’s Day or simply Paddy’s Day, is an annual feast day which celebrates Saint Patrick (circa AD 385–461), the most commonly recognised of the patron saints of Ireland, and is generally celebrated on 17th of March.

Saint Patrick’s Day is celebrated worldwide by those of Irish descent and increasingly by people of other ethnicities as well, notably in Argentina, Australia, New Zealand and North America. Celebrations are generally themed around all things Irish and, by association, the color green. Both Christians and non-Christians celebrate the secular version of the holiday by wearing green, eating Irish food and/or green foods.

Since this day is all about the greens,…

For most on-the-go people, coffee has become their staple breakfast since it can be brought anywhere and it packs them with caffeine which is responsible for their morning ‘rush’ feeling. Aside from the fact that it packs them caffeine, it also packs them with unnecessary fats and calories. Read on to see what you can do to lower the calories and make your coffee a healthier option.

* Avoid whipped cream. Although this may seem obvious, many of us think of having a specialty coffee as a special occasion, or we are in the habit of having it, so we add whipped cream. By doing so, you are adding 110-140 extra…

For most people, a typical day would start with filling up their empty stomachs with cold, refreshing juice — Orange Juice that is.

If you are like these people, wouldn’t you want to load up on the good stuffs at well? Below are the 5 best morning juices that are not only refreshing, but also loaded with nutrients.

1. Concord Grape Juice

Concord grape juice ranks the highest in antioxidant activity among 13 juices tested, according to a study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry in March 2007.

2. Wild Blueberry Juice

The USDA’s database of antioxidant values for various foods places blueberry juice at the top of the list among more…

Your mother always told you to eat your vegetables, but did you really ever listen?  With all of the scientific reports and studies, it seems that everyone is suddenly proving your mother right. Eating vegetables is one of the best things that you can do for your diet and for your body.

Eating vegetables is an easy way to help a poor diet become healthier again. First of all, it is proven that vegetables contain a number of antioxidants that may help to stop certain cancers from forming in the body. The fact is, many types of vegetables can prevent cancer and provide the protection against cancer. Research has identified many…

Did it ever cross your mind that milk will be bad for your kid? Or that potato chips and ice cream can be beneficial?

It’s easy for food to become a source of conflict. Well-intentioned parents might find themselves bargaining or bribing kids so they eat the healthy food instead of junk ones. Parents cannot control what their kids will eat outside their home, but parents can choose what they will serve at home.

The Center for Science in the Public Interest conducted a research / survey on the worst and best foods for children, and below are the top ten of each category:

The Nastiest:

1. Soda
2. Hamburgers
3. Hot dogs
4. Ice cream
5. Bologna
6.…