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Cook with your heart! 💓

I firmly believe that if you've done something that comes from within, it will naturally be smooth and perfect! :)

A while ago me and my rlemates prepared a whole day meal for our patient who has breast cancer and arthritis. Honestly it was tough planning for a patient with these kind of illnesses especially knowing that some foods that help a particular disease can trigger the other.

But with the commitment and cooperation our group dedicated for this event, it was a SUCCESS! And I couldn't ask for any other groupmates since I am very much happy with our camaraderie and with what we have presented. :)

Throughout my journey this summer, I can say our Nutrition class really opened me to be more appreciative of everything I have especially when it comes to food. From the documentary films that we watched that help me realize the importance of finishing my food and knowing what is healthy for me, preparing and planning the food for our patient is really a tough job too!

But I can say it really helped me realize the hardwork of people preparing food for consumers everyday. And by experiencing it first hand I learned to be more thankful of the foods I am offered with.

To end this blog I would just like to say that it is the matter of how we see things in life that will help us be contented and happy with what we already have. That's why I am still encouraging you to know the importance of food so that we could always say #NoToWasting :)

#ISurvived

Protein???? Carbs????? Fats???? ITS NOT THAT BAD!

Here's a wonderful dish for you to be tempted and hungry.... Kidding! So yeah I have with me garlic beef (lean) pepper rice and it was amazingly yummy and really filled my tummy! 😌

Beef especially the lean part is rich in protein and is needed by our body because it satisfies the heart with a healthy diet. Study shows that including lean beef in your diet reduces your risk factor for heart diseases.

So who says fruits and veggies are the only things worth eating for? 🙊 It’s just the matter of knowing what you need and making sure you don’t indulge yourself too much :)

HAPPY EATING! :D

#BEEFISLOVE

Monggo and Malunggay, di ka malulumbay!

So this is me channeling my vegetarian side, I don't know why but it really makes me happy that now I am a vegetable eater and I'm proud of it 😊

You see I use to hate veggies, I use to order an all meat food or not eat the vegetables I have in my plate. But yeah, some things change.

Mung beans or Monggo are a high source of manganese, potassium, magnesium, folate, copper, zinc and Vit B!! Who wouldn't want to have all those vitamins and minerals in just one meal??? While... Malunggay is a top herbal plant for cancer prevention, nutrition, fighting microbes and blood sugar control.

Soooo what's good? I TELL YOU, MONGGO AND MALUNGGAY IS. 😛

#HORAYFORHEALTHYME

Coming home from school and feeling so much emotions.... Tired? Hungry? Sleepy?

How to deal with those feelings? EAT! Yes i eat whenever I feel very exhausted from school. I don't know if it works with you, but it sure does work with me well! ;)

And for my dinner, I had lumpia (carrots and potato) with stir fried sayote and giniling! :)

I TELL YOU SAYOTE IS PROBABLY ONE OF MY FAVORITES!!!! And yeah you should try one now!

Did you know that it is high in fiber and can treat constipation and normalize bowel movements? Also it aids in weight loss because it is high and calories but low in fat!

SO WHAT NOW??? SAYO na ako TE! :P

#SAYOTEOHYEAH

“Food is essential to life, therefore make it good”

I really believe in this quote that is why when we were asked to prepare food for our patient which is a preschooler, We made sure that we prepared something good, something that will be enjoyed by our patient.

Not only did we made sure its good, we also made sure that it looked presentable and appealing to the eyes.

So me and my groupmates decided to cook pork adobo as our patient’s lunch last Monday. Our recipe is based on the nutritional status and the caloric need of our patient.

We made sure that it will help her to appreciate good food since it is already the nutrient that she needs 💫

REPLACED!

Yogurt, almonds, almond mochi and cheesecake for my cravings!

As much as possible I try to crave things that are somewhat healthy for me still. As much as possible I try to eat them with healthy foods too!

That brought me to my favorite frozen yogurt store and order this mouth watering dessert! :)

I don’t know why but for me frozen yogurt can actually replace ice creams! You see yogurt contains healthy amount of “good” bacteria that is needed by our body. Also yogurt is a probiotic which literally means "for life”.

Yogurt may help prevent osteoporosis since it contains calcium and vitamin D needed by our bones. Yogurt helps our digestive system too! It can help in different Gastrointestinal conditions like lactose intolerance, constipation, diarrhea, colon cancer and inflammatory bowel disease since it can change the microflora in our gut, helps food takes time to go through bowel and also enhances our body’s immune system.

What are you waiting for? Grab some yogurt and help your body fight different disease!

P.S. It’s always good to share food too! :)

Stir fried asparagus with lean ground pork as my recipe tonight!!! 💕

A while ago after I got home from school, i felt the urge to cook my dinner and decided to try doing my mom’s recipe. And that brought me to cooking this wonderful dish.

You see, by doing this dish I was able to eat healthy and also remember my mom’s cooking.

I remember how my mom instilled in me the nutritions facts of asparagus. She told me that it is loaded with nutrients like fiber, folate, vitamins A, C and E. Next is that it is packed with antioxidants and has the ability to neutralize cell-damaging free radicals. And also slows aging process. Also it acts as a brain booster as it helps us fight cognitive decline. And lastly acts a natural diuretic and contains high levels of amino acid which acts as a diuretic and helps us excrete excess salts in our body.

Isn’t amazing how one vegetable can give you so much nutrients? 😌

Sweet tooth! 😀

Here's a wonderful green tea cheesecake I bought last night as my dessert before going home from the mall. You see, sweets is not all bad for our health just cause it contains amounts of sugars. Sugar is needed to keep your body healthy. Our body needs sugar for daily strength and energy.

P.S. Just be mindful of the amount of sugars you take in. REMEMBER to always keep your diet balanced. :)

Plus the green tea in it!!! Green tea is known for being an antioxidant. It also improves brain function, fat loss and lower your risk for cancer.

Sooo who says my dessert isn't healthy enough? 😛

Chicken and salmon, for my tonight's lamon!

Don't you just get the feeling of being fed up eating too much meat the entire week? Like... you're already craving for something seafood and some veggies?? Well last night, i felt the urge to eat salmon.... And mind you, just by seeing my order coming to the table... I felt really excited to eat my dinner!!

DID YOU KNOW THAT!!!!!

Salmon is very rich in omega-3. And as you know, Omega-3 rich foods is considered as good fat in our diets. It can help us by lowering our triglyceride levels. Also it acts as an anti-inflammatory food to help people with Rheumatoid arthritis. Soooo what are you waiting for???

COME ON! LET'S EAT SOME SALMON! 😊

Will you BERRY me? 🙊

DID YOU KNOW THAT.... Strawberries are not actually fruits as their seeds are on the outside? Strawberry plants are runners and are not produced by seeds. They have an average of 200 seeds per fruit and are actually a member of the rose family 😊

Berries (strawberries, blueberries, blackberries) come in many shapes and sizes, but they are all healthy sources of fiber, potassium and Vitamin C. They are low in fat and calories so you don't have to worry about gaining weight when you reward yourself with them.

CANCER PREVENTION:

- Fresh berries contain antioxidants, which are beneficial compounds in plant foods. Antioxidant help protect your cells from damage that can lead to cancer.

So what are you waiting for??? BERRY ME!

I CHOOSE YOU ⭐️

Since last February, when my mom left for the states, I was already in charge of doing our groceries and cooking for me and my brother. At first I thought of all the foods I wanted to eat and craved for. But upon looking at the foods I was about to buy during that time, I can say that there's a lot of junk foods and processed food in my cart.... And that is a total NO NO.

You see, we are what we eat. We're given the chance to choose our own food every time we eat and we're also given the chance to be what we want to be by these foods. It depends on our choice if we want to belong in the healthy side or in the... "not so healthy side".

I believe its the matter of us knowing what we want and knowing what's best for us. As much as possible we should be smart in choosing our food because at the end of the day we are the ones being affected by it. So my dear readers I ask you to please choose wisely.

Choose what you eat for these foods can make or break you. ✌

#IChooseYou

Who doesn't love Japanese food? 😋

Tonight I got lucky and I was able to satisfy my cravings! Gyoza, spare rib ramen and iced green tea for my ohhh soooo hungry tummy! ☺️

But upon eating, i realized that... I can't finish my food.... And yes I know I'm not the only one who's guilty of this crime.. 🙈 that's why I decided to bring home my left overs! Cause why not? I could still reheat it and enjoy eating it at home. Plus I was able to say #NoToWasting right?

If all of us would just take home our left overs and eat it at home, I believe it will lessen the number of wasted foods we have in our world today. You see, even in our own little way we can help when it comes to lessening the number of food wasted. So my dear readers, I encourage you to do the same :) Besides, there's no harm in reheating food ;)

#NoToWasting

Don't you think that food brings people together???? Cause I definitely think so! I mean its really fun to eat with other people especially trying new delicacies from different places right? If you enjoy eating, trying new foods and spending time with people, then this blog is for you! ;)

Last Monday we had our Barrio Fiesta for our Nutrition Lab subject. In this event we were tasked to bring foods from the assigned places to our group. Also we were allowed to decorate our space and wear clothing appropriate to our assigned region. So my group got Regions 6,7,8 and 9. And we prepared the following foods: Cebu Lechon, Otap, Dried Mangoes, La Paz Batchoy, Barquillos and Chicharon.

We also had a beach theme for our decorations and clothing. We chose this theme because the regions assigned to us is known for its wonderful beaches.

You see having the chance to partake in such events makes me love food MORE. Having the chance to try different foods from different places makes me really happy because it is as if I traveled around the world because of the foods served to us. And honestly I think even though we were stressed because of the different things we prepared for this event, at the end of the day we were all happy since we got the chance to experience such an amazing event.

Seeing people love your work is really heart warming. Seeing people appreciate the efforts you make can really lift up ones spirit. So I can say being challenged by this event really help me and my group mates bring out the best in ourselves! :)

#IHadFun

Change the BEAST in me!

Last Week during our Nutrition class we were given the time to watch a film about a man who challenged himself into eating Mcdo for all of his meals for 30 days. In this film it shows how fast food can greatly increase your weight in just a month.

Upon seeing this film, I can say I was guilty because honestly I am a fan of fast food restaurants. I mean, how can you say no to food that is served fast, yummy and cheap? Especially to me who don't have the luxury of time to spend waiting for foods that are time consuming to prepare due to the loads of schoolwork I am facing. That's why for me Fast food is heaven sent because it really does help in my time management. But upon watching the film, I was really worried of all the things I've eaten for the past 18 years of my life. Imagine how many fries, chicken and sodas have I eaten? How many of those calories have I've burned? And the main question is... How many of them turned into fat?

You see, convenience is not the only thing we should be focusing on. Having to save so much time but ending up sacrificing one's health is not worth it. That's why I am encouraging you to at least cut down your consumption of fast food. Instead enjoy a home cooked food, where you could choose your own meal and finish it without wasting a thing. Because remember we say #NoToWasting and we Say no To fast food! :)

Mixed VEGGIES for your healthy TUMMIES!

Loving the color? Why not try eating sautéed carrots, corn and green peas for a healthier you? Sooo good.. soo yummy… Sooo right! :)

DID YOU KNOW THAT!!!

1. Beta carotene: Carrots are a rich source of this powerful antioxidant, which, among other vital uses, can be converted into vitamin A in the body to help maintain healthy skin. 2. Digestion: Carrots increase saliva and supply essential minerals, vitamins and enzymes that aid in digestion.

3. Cooked sweet corn increases levels of ferullic acid, which has anti-cancer properties.

4.Green Peas are high in Fiber. The fiber in peas can help you better manage your weight by keeping you feeling full longer. Fiber also lowers blood cholesterol levels.

5. Green Peas are Heart-Healthy. Eating peas can also keep improve heart health. Peas are also high in lutein. Lutein is a non-provitamin A carotenoid, like lycopene. It primarily acts as an antioxidant, protecting your cells from oxidation. Both the fiber and lutein in peas improve heart health by lowering cholesterol and preventing the buildup of plaque along your artery walls.

6. Green Peas are Good for Your Eyes. The lutein and vitamin A in peas also protects your eyes. Lutein, a natural plant pigment, is concentrated in the eye, and its antioxidant activity can protect you from both cataracts and macular degeneration by preventing oxidation. Vitamin A helps keep the surface of your eyes healthy.

P.S. But make sure to finish it so we could say #NoToWasting!

#VeggiesIsLife

In a Camarines Norte community, children’s lives are in danger. Their eyes are gloomy, their shrills begging. Here, a mother is orphaned by her child. They c...

Yesterday in our Nutrition class we were given the chance to watch this very alarming documentary. It showed the lives of the kids living in Pugad Lawin. Upon watching I was already thinking of so many thoughts, some of them are… WHY ARE WE NOT THAT AWARE OF THIS? WHY IS THE GOVERNMENT NOT PUTTING MUCH EFFORT IN SOLVING THIS PROBLEM? WHY ARE THESE CHILDREN DYING?

From the song “The greatest love of all” by Whitney Houston, she stated the children being the future of our planet. But why is this happening to them? What are we supposed to do about it?

In this blog I am encouraging everyone to know the importance of the food we have. We should always remember that food is something we should be grateful of and we should always remember to say #NoToWasting.

So to my readers I now humbly ask you to stop wasting food. To stop taking advantage of the blessings we have everyday. Instead, Learn to be grateful. Learn to share. Learn to Give. Learn to Help.

Here you see an empty box of meal from Jollibee. Yes an empty one. Why did I post such? Because…. #NoToWasting It’s a wake up call everyone!!! I highly encourage you to STOP WASTING FOOD.

Upon seeing the food BUTO’T BALAT in our Nutrition class, it really makes me sad knowing that people who needs enough foods and nutrients are not given the chance to eat properly while people lucky enough to afford food, waste them. You see if we only know how important foods that we are wasting to people who are very much malnourished, I believe we will not waste so much food anymore.

I hope we all know the importance of it and how lucky each and everyone of us to have something to eat daily. So be glad and enjoy the meal you have! :) HAPPY EATING! ☺️

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