Hi ,Realtalk tayo: Filipino food gets a bad rap sometimes.Many people say it’s too oily, too salty, too much white rice. I used to be defensive about this, but I recognized my bias.Eventually, natauhan din ako.I’ve seen it in clients' food diaries, I...

Hi ,I know many of you have been following along, eager for the next part where we dive into how to renew our mindset towards a healthier, Filipino-forward diet.I truly appreciate your patience, and I want to make sure that what I share with you...

Hi ,As promised last week, let's dive in toMindset #3: Diet CultureAy, di ako puwede kumain nyan, diet ako eh.May MSG yan, bawal yan.Taba mo na, mag-diet ka nga.Do these sound familiar?For many Filipinos, the word “diet” means “to lose weig...

Hi ,In the previous newsletter, I wrote about the first mindset that affects our perception of our own cuisine: Culinary stereotyping.Today, I want to share with you another mindset that has been ingrained in many of us:Mindset #2: Colonial Mentality...

Hi ,Last week I wrote about our love for Pinoy foods and the one thing that keeps us from fully enjoying them - the perception that our local dishes are unhealthy. In this newsletter, I want to share with you one of the 3 reasons that make us believe...