wai words
Wai Words is the place where I share my take on sustainable living, inclusivity, and getting geeky about nutrition and wellness.
The Legend of 端午节 (The Dragon Boat Festival)
Today is the day when many Chinese people eat sticky rice wrapped in bamboo leaves while enjoying dragon boat races. How did this come to be?
Make the Most Out of Your Groceries
You've already been trying to make your groceries last as long as possible. If you are still having trouble or would like fresh ideas on how to make the most of your ingredients, read on!
“I’m Always Bloated”
For YEARS, I convinced myself that constantly feeling bloated and not having regular bowel movements, were all just normal facets of life. BOY WAS I WRONG!
Whole Foods (Not the Store)
When you look at your plate, which foods were plucked from a plant, pulled from the ground, taken directly from nature, unprocessed?
Figuring Out the Appropriate Serving Size
Eating too much food in one sitting is hard on your body. Here’s why:
15 Things to do During Quarantine
With so much time on our hands, it’s hard not to twiddle your thumbs, binge watch Netflix, or scroll through Instagram and twitter for hours on end. But does that mean this is the only way we can spend our time? Absolutely not! There are TONS of activities we can do on a daily basis to pass the time.
Find Gratitude During COVID-19
During times like these, the ability to remain positive and feel good can be quite a struggle. That’s why we should be conscious with reminding ourselves how much we really have to be grateful for.
Time for a Positive Shift
Research has found that a negative outlook can contribute to everything from depression to heart disease to lowered immune system function. It can affect sleep, weight maintenance, the quality of your relationships, your social life, and even your ability to hold a job.
Give Your Immune System a Helping Hand
So we don't have to tell you that there's a bit of a health panic going on lately. Before you fall down the rabbit hole of the vast amount of information surrounding the new coronavirus, just b r e a t h e. We're here to give you a few tips about how to support your immune system to possibly reduce risk of infection.