Once the “Ber” months hit, the Christmas festivities begin in the Philippines. Along with the festivities come the expanding waistlines, the hunger that goes with being stuck in traffic. How does one stay healthier during this hectic season? Here are a few tips to help you have a healthier Christmas…
There is a rise in the Philippine public’s interest in eating organic food. With the demand comes a slew of confusion as to what is good and what is bad. For example, when it comes to eggs, is free-range or cage free just as good as organic? Cage free…
Starting school is one of the big milestones parents prepares for. We pick the school carefully, we prepare the school materials, we even make sure that the uniforms and properly washed and ironed. But, do we give the same attention to what food we let our children eat while in…
Alzheimer’s Disease Alzheimer’s disease is neurodegenerative disease that causes memory, thinking and behavior problems. There is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s and the disease is considered as progressive as it worsens over time. However, did you know that Alzheimer’s disease is not an “old person’s disease”. Anyone who is genetically…
A smoothie is a great on-the-go snack option. With juice bars available across the metro, do you know what you’re supposed to put in your smoothie for a truly healthy drink? What’s your base? First, let’s take a look at what your base is for your smoothie. Is it ice,…
Being Filipino makes us adapt certain behaviors and habits that are native to our country. This goes for how we eat as well. But, did you know that there may be some Filipino eating habits that might be affecting your health? The “Bahala na” mentality The bahala na mentality…
How did it start? Meatless Monday started as a World War 1 campaign to help ration and allocate key staples. Starting as “meatless Tuesdays”, it was done due to food production and distribution disruption brought about by the war. It returned as Meatless Monday in 2003 as an effort…
Fried chicken with less guilt. Ingredients Directions 1 kilo chicken thigh fillet (use ozonator to “clean” chicken) 1 tablespoon garlic powder 3/4 teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon pepper 1 cup (or more) Baron Method Seasoned Cassava Flour (order via Organic.ph) ½ organic Skim milk 1 to 2 organic eggs Culinary…
A healthy alternative to sugar-laden, artificial colors and flavors-filled ice pops. Mango-berry Yogurt Pops Ingredients Directions 3 cups unsweetened light natural yogurt/light Greek yogurt 2 cups Mangoberry mix (recipe follows) ½ cup organic Skim milk (can be substituted with Almond or soy milk Mix all ingredients in a bowl Scoop…
Carbonara done the right way without bad ingredients. Ingredients Directions 500 grams Brown Rice spaghetti or spaghettini noodles, cooked according to package directions (don’t forget to salt the water) 4 organic eggs (do not use eggs that are not organic) 8 tablespoons olive oil 2-3 garlic cloves, crushed, skin removed…
