Most of the people who talk to me about wanting to get into a healthier lifestyle, or are having a hard time sticking to one all have the same sentiment about it: IT’S TOUGH. While that general notion does hold some merit, living a healthier lifestyle is not an impossible feat nor should it be … Continue reading
Tito Chef: Restaurant & All Things Culinary
For my 24th birthday last Thursday, August 8, my family and I wanted to have a nice lunch out somewhere new. As we were heading out, we remembered a picture my uncle posted on Facebook of a nicely plated dish, so we asked him about the restaurant. He had good things to say about the place … Continue reading
da.u.de Tea Lounge & “High Tea”
The first time I heard about this tea salon was when my daughter, Anna, gave me a gift certificate for Mother’s Day. As much as I thought it was a sweet gesture, I couldn’t help but groan because I rarely go to The Fort area because it’s just too far! Luckily, I had a few … Continue reading
Common Fitness Myths Debunked!
Anyone travelling the road to fitness deserves a big high five! Whether you just started your journey, or you had fallen off the wagon and are getting back in shape, you ought to give yourself a pat on the back for doing something that takes discipline and daily self-motivation. Although working out isn’t rocket science, … Continue reading
How to Make Guilt-free Oatmeal Arroz Caldo
We all know the benefits of eating oatmeal in the morning but we seldom eat it because it’s tastes boring. Although I try my best to make it more appealing especially to my kids like putting Bananas, Craisins and raisins in their breakfast bowls or baking it into my chocolate chip cookies. My kids and … Continue reading
Elias: Turn of the Century Filipino Dining
A spur of the moment Monday date night brought my boyfriend and I to Bonifacio High Street. While some foodies here in Manila would think eating out for Filipino food is a waste since you can cook most dishes at home anyway, I’m proud to say I actually love our native cuisine simply because it’s … Continue reading
Sneaky Signs You Could Be Sleep-Deprived
Sleep has always been classified as a basic need, much like food and water. However, with how fast-paced and demanding everyday life has become for almost everybody – no matter what age – sleep has become more of a luxury. Common knowledge as well as several health organizations have always recommended at least 7-9 hours … Continue reading
Dieting vs Exercise: Which is More Effective?
A lot of people ask me what my secret is to losing weight and keeping it off. I always answer, plain and simple, “A clean diet and an active lifestyle.” AND being the operative word. Most of the women I know resort to just dieting, while most of the men focus on working out. Research shows … Continue reading
Your Breakfast Decides How Your Day Goes
You’ve heard it said a hundred times before: “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” But do you actually know why it’s the ultimate and total boss meal of all your meals? The word breakfast actually means to “BREAK the FAST” (I know, I learned that too just now.) Aside from giving you the energy you need to … Continue reading