“Spongebob Squarepants” Creator Dies At 57
Bella Breakdown November 26 was a sad day for many Millennials who grew up watching the hit Nickelodeon show, “Spongebob Squarepants”. Creator, Stephen Hillenburg, passed away due to complications with ALS. Hillenburg was diagnosed with the disease in March of last year. Hillenburg created one of the most iconic children’s cartoons of all time. Spongebob Squarepants was a beloved character that was seen everywhere for nearly 20 years since it’s premiere in May of 1999. Stephen Hillenburg was an extremely creative and talented man. He actually helped co-create the very popular early 90s show, “Rocko’s Modern Life”. Hillenburg actually...
The Difference Between Food Allergies And Food Intolerances
Bella Breakdown It is really common to hear people talk about all of the food allergies or intolerances they have, specifically with gluten and dairy products. But it is important to know that there is a very big difference between having a food allergy, and having a food intolerance. If you have a food allergy, your body has a very specific and targeted reaction. It signals an immune response in which the body produces antibodies to attack a particular protein within the food product. This attack causes an allergic reaction that can be seen within a few seconds, or...
Common Healthy Eating Myths
Bella Breakdown If you find yourself trying to eat healthier, you may be overwhelmed by the wealth of information and misinformation about what foods you should and should not eat to maintain optimal health. Well, I’m here to help you on your journey, and bust a few common myths about healthy eating. 1. “It’s best to eat only fruit in the morning”. While fruit is a great way to get a low blood sugar back up, you should balance it with protein to maintain a healthy blood sugar, and to keep yourself fuller, longer. 2. “Snacking through the day...
Why People Stay In Bad Relationships
Bella Breakdown You might know someone who is in a terrible relationship, or you yourself could be in a bad relationship and struggling to get out. We are a culture who idealizes love, so why do we stick around if we know that love is, frankly, terrible? Well, the answer might lie within your partner. Studies have shown that people tend to stay in relationships 2 months to 10 weeks longer than when the actual thought to break up occurs. This is specifically true when the person who wants to do the breaking up feels that their partner is...
How Selfies Help You Lose Weight
Bella Breakdown You might roll your eyes whenever you are at the gym, and you see people taking gym selfies in the mirror, or even videotaping their workouts. You may be annoyed, but these people might be on to something. Taking gym selfies, or workout selfies and posting them on social media can actually help you lose weight. This is due to the fact that you are outwardly displaying a workout journey. You have decided to make your weight loss or fitness goals private, and who better to hold you accountable than hm, the entire world wide web? You...
