New Mindset: A Filipino-Forward Diet

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...

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Apr 23, 2025
Filipino Diet Series - To be continued

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...

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Feb 21, 2025
Mindset #3

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...

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Feb 07, 2025
Mindset #2:

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...

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Jan 31, 2025
Mindset #1

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...

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Jan 26, 2025