by Mike Nguyen | Aug 14, 2015 | Posts
So, luckily I live in San Francisco where temperate weather is the norm, however this summer has been unusually warmer than most. Typically with our foggy summers, us SF natives don’t often get to partake in hanging in the sun and consuming refreshing summertime...
by Mike Nguyen | Jul 26, 2015 | Posts
In my last post I shared some of my observations of not drinking coffee for the past few weeks. If you missed that post, click here: http://wp.me/p5E8l7-9j For this post, I’d like to offer up some suggestions for what you could drink instead if you too choose to take...
by Mike Nguyen | Jul 24, 2015 | Posts
In this post, I’d like to share my thoughts and observations the past few weeks while abstaining from coffee. First off, I do enjoy coffee. I know many of you will ask, why would you want to give up coffee? So far, I am about two and a half weeks into my no-coffee...
by Mike Nguyen | Jul 11, 2015 | Posts
Now for another installment of “chewgoodstuff picks” where I share with you some of my recent favorite food products. I hope you can find these where you live and enjoy them as much as I have been lately. Barnana Organic Coconut Chewy Banana Bites: I first discovered...
by Mike Nguyen | Jun 25, 2015 | Posts
We’re almost halfway through 2015 which means this is a perfect time to sit down and reacquaint yourself with those New Year’s resolutions and goals that you set forth to conquer earlier in the year. Consider asking yourself the following questions when looking at...
by Mike Nguyen | Jun 19, 2015 | Posts
When it comes to eating desserts, often times I have to skip altogether since many tasty treats contain eggs which I have some sensitivities to. For this reason, I prefer to seek out vegan desserts (I try to not indulge in too much dairy anyways, though I’m not a...
by Mike Nguyen | May 29, 2015 | Posts
I’ve been sort of obsessed with jicama these days. I just can’t seem to get enough of this refreshing and crunchy food. Fortunately, it is a healthy addiction and here’s why you should consider adding it to your grocery shopping list. Though part of the jicama plant...
by Mike Nguyen | May 1, 2015 | Posts
Sugar in small and occasional quantities may not be so harmful to our bodies, but it is often difficult to moderate our intake of this sweet, addictive substance. For many individuals an innocent bite of a brownie or cookie can lead to a desire to consume anything...
by Mike Nguyen | Mar 26, 2015 | Posts
What exactly is coconut oil and why should you be eating more of this healthy superfood? Coconut oil is simply the oil derived from the meat of coconuts, used traditionally in cultures in the tropics. It has been gaining favorable use over the years as more and more...
by Mike Nguyen | Feb 27, 2015 | Posts
Warning: this may not entirely be a food-related post, but will encompass lifestyle support which I’m also all about. How do you go about setting priorities for your day, week, or month ahead? Are you someone who plans your life out to the max, leaving no room for...