Nutrition

Give your body the nourishment it needs to thrive and feel amazing

Beauty + Health & Wellness Manila 2026

The Philippine Star and Joyful Wellness Join Beauty + Health & Wellness Manila 2026 as Official Media Partners

Beauty + Health & Wellness Manila celebrates its 10th anniversary this September, bringing beauty, health, wellness and innovation to SMX Manila with The Philippine Star and Joyful Wellness as official media partners.
Filipino family cooking and spending time together without relying on modern conveniences

The Benefits of Inconvenience

Modern life has made almost everything easier. But when convenience removes everyday movement, cooking, connection and rest, could a little “hassle” actually be good for our well-being?
Junk food tax who pays

The Junk Food Tax Debate: Who Actually Pays the Price?

A proposed junk food tax could encourage healthier choices and raise government revenue. But when healthy diets remain unaffordable for millions of Filipinos, who actually pays the price?
eat more vegetables

A Little More Green at the Table: Simple Filipino Ways to Eat More Vegetables

Eating more vegetables does not have to mean giving up the foods we grew up with. Here are simple, practical ways to make familiar Filipino meals a little more plant-forward.
healthy skin and graceful aging

SLOWING DOWN THE CLOCK

Aging is not something to cure. Discover simple, evidence-based ways to protect your skin, nourish your body, keep moving and age with greater care and less fear.
Staying well

The Quiet Work of Staying Well: Everyday Habits for Better Health

Staying well rarely comes down to one extraordinary remedy. It grows from the quieter habits that support the body every day from adequate sleep and nourishing food to vaccination, hydration and timely medical care.
healthy skin aging

Healthy Skin Aging: Simple Habits to Protect Skin and Elasticity

Aging is not something we need to defeat. Learn how sun protection, balanced nutrition, movement, recovery and gentle skincare can help protect skin health and elasticity as the years pass.
Gut health and fermented foods

Gut Health and Fermented Foods: What to Eat for a Healthier Microbiome

Your gut and brain are in constant communication, but improving gut health can be simple. Discover how fermented foods, dietary fiber and everyday meals can support a diverse microbiome and how to incorporate them realistically.
Blue zones

The Blue Zones Diet: Cultivating Filipino Longevity

Longevity is a daily nutritional choice. Discover the cellular science behind the famous Blue Zones diet and learn how to adapt its plant-forward secrets using affordable, native Filipino superfoods to protect your long-term cardiovascular health.
budget-friendly superfood

Budget-Friendly Superfoods: Smart Grocery Shopping for Better Health

Excellent nutrition shouldn't require an extravagant luxury budget. Discover the molecular science behind every day, affordable whole foods, and learn how to use smart grocery shopping strategies to maximize your cellular vitality without overspending.
A Better You

Your Guide to a Healthier, Happier Life

A Better You is your personal roadmap to better health and lasting joy. Filled with expert insights, interactive assessments, and space to reflect and track your progress, it’s designed to guide you through every step of your wellness journey.

Whether you’re looking to build healthier habits, cultivate mindfulness, or simply document your progress, this journal empowers you to embrace vitality, longevity, and joy—one page at a time.