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...

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....