During my last checkup, my doctor told me that I need to lose weight if I wanted to avoid serious health problems. That’s the reason why I enrolled myself again in a gym and decided to hire personal trainer to help me achieve my weight goals. My trainer said I should avoid carbs during dinner and instead, replace it with any veggie salad so I could lose weight faster. Having grilled meat, especially fish, or seared shrimps along with it is okay – but not fried. I was wondering before why salads are usually so expensive versus typical meat dishes. Here’s what I found out: Vegetables...

We know that running is one of the best form of exercise and that’s what I do for months now. I need to trim up to be fit and I choose running as my exercise. I was rushed to a nearby hospital recently due to nape pain and headache. I just experienced this right after my 5 kilometer run. I thought I was experiencing high blood pressure. Yes my blood pressure was a bit high when they checked. The doctor asked what was the last activity I’ve made before experiencing this pain. The Doctor checked and flexed my neck part and gave me some pain relievers and muscle relaxant and explained. The...

Running, jogging or brisk walking are the best exercises to lose weight and I’ve been doing running now for almost 2 months. I’ve been seeing some changes now because I run 3-5 kilometers every other day. But I guess there’s something wrong or a problem with my running. I’ve consulted some running enthusiasts regarding these concerns which are: My rubber shoes don’t last long, the soles often come off fast – laging nasisira kaagad. My ankle, heel and knees hurt sometimes after running My toes get callouses blisters A friend of mine, who’s a running enthusiast,...

Now that I am into running as exercise, my next agenda for my healthy lifestyle is the food that I intake. It’s hard to choose healthy food! My mind often argues with my stomach brains! My mind tells me to eat healthy yet my stomach tells me to eat yummy but unhealthy eats! Confusing isn’t it? hehehe I was invited to a food stall opening at Robinson’s Magnolia in Quezon City. The food stall name is ZIGLA. As I understand the name Zigla, Zigla came from a tagalog word SIGLA meaning healthy or energetic. I think got it right. Zigla’s slogan – r.u.e.c (are you evolutionary...

In one of my research on the internet of an alternative sweetener for my favorite beverages, I’ve notice that there is an organic alternative sweetener that you can buy in supermarkets. Based on its data, these alternative sweeteners are safe for diabetic people. I am a type 2 diabetic for almost 5 years now and I still seek for some alternative way on how will I be able to enjoy my sweet intakes of my deserts I’ve been making and favorite beverages. I really have to avoid artificial sweeteners for my beverages as much as possible coz these has some chemicals that are harmful to humans....

Executive Chef Patrick Boucher of The Peninsula Manila will share some tips and recipes at The Maya Kitchen on September 29, 2012, 9am to 1pm. Chef Patrick Boucher, a native of Canada, made a name for himself world wide in his passion of culinary, creating both classic and ethnically diverse cuisine, using the finest seasonal ingredients. Chef Boucher had worked and shared experience with he Four Seasons Hotel properties in Miami, Dubai and Bali. At The Peninsula Manila, he oversees Old Manila, Escolta, Spices and The Lobby. At the Maya Kitchen, Chef Boucher will be sharing and demonstrating on how to...