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Why Food Has Gender

It has come to my attention that foods kind of have gender. I mean this as in men tend to typically choose different types of foods than women. Food psychology and the sociological aspects of food choices are areas of…
Poutine & Life in Quebec

Poutine has got to be the unhealthiest thing that I have eaten! And Canadians created it? OH MON DIEU! I heard that most Americans do not know what a poutine is. It's basically just french fries covered in gravy and chee…
Muscle Dysmorphia: Male Body-Image & Eating Disorders

I talk a lot about feminine beauty, self-esteem, and health for women because I am a woman myself. I experience this kind of stuff first hand. This post is for the men. Society puts harsh ideals and standards for slimnes…
FitFlops: Shoes that Will Make Your Butt Smaller?

A shoe with a built-in gym? FitFlops were designed by a chiropractor so that the structure will help increase muscle activity in your glutes, legs, and calves as you walk. The company claims that every step taken in thes…
Misconceptions of Exercise

I think there are some big misconceptions out there about women and exercise. A lot of women believe that exercise and strength training will make them muscular like a man. I've even seen Asian dramas where women say the…
The Deal on Cellulite Creams

Did you ever think it's too good to be true? Cellulite is a common problem amongst women. It is the dimpled appearance of skin appearing mostly on the thighs and buttocks area and is commonly known as "orange peel" or "…
Korean Woman Sued for Being a Victim of Domestic Abuse

My friend and classmate Tammy sent me this article and it deeply saddened me to read it. Choi Jin Shil is a Korean celebrity that was allegedly abused and physically beaten by her husband and in the end, unfortunately, s…
Vogue Enters the Size-Zero War

Alexandra Shulman, the editor of UK Vogue, has accused major fashion houses and designers for forcing her to hire models with "jutting bones and no breasts or hips" to fit the sample size clothing she is given. You can s…
An Open Letter to My Body

The human body is capable of many amazing things.... Dear Body,It is really difficult to write you this letter. It is also really difficult to call you "dear". I used to hate you. I used to think you were the cause of a…
A Social No-No in Western Society

This post is in response to lil_squirrel4ever's post titled "Is Calling Someone FAT a Social No-No?"When it comes to weight changes, I think in Western society, people will say something positive like, "Wow, you've lost…