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...

Hi ,Don’t believe me when I tell you that…You don’t have to choose between your health goals and the food you love.But believe the people I’ve worked with when they said:I didn’t feel like I was on a ‘diet.’ I still enjoyed my favorite Filipino dishe...

Hi ,If you've been following my contents for quite some time, you know that I always advocate for sustainable healthy eating with the use of local dishes and ingredients.Recently, though, I realized that not all Filipinos see our own local cuisines t...

Happy new year !As we approach 2025, I want to share with you something that's not commonly talked about:The STAGES of CHANGE Model for people who are feeling overwhelmed and unsure how to start eating healthier.Whether it’s confusion about proper nu...

"Where do I even start?"Eating healthy sounds simple, but when it’s time to take action, you feel LOST.Every time you think about changing your habits, you’re hit with the same roadblocks: conflicting advice, expensive diets, or meal plans that feel...

Hi ,I asked you guys which nutrition-related problem resonates with you the most, and majority of the respondents voted:"Cravings and Stress Eating"Hence, in this week's newsletter, we will deep-dive into this persistent problem most of us encounter....

Hi ,Low carb diets are still trending, right?In my 16 years as a dietitian specializing in medical nutrition therapy, I’ve worked with individuals with various health challenges - from obesity and diabetes to PCOS and disordered eating.One common thr...