It’s just become too easy, too instant, and everyone has become disposable. Too many faces, too little characters. Too many words, too lil meaning. Too many places too lil moments. Too much sex, not enough affection. Too much weight on connection but with little to no regards on commitment. Too much emphasis on companionship, not enough appreciation for friendship. We obsess with connection, not realizing it’s just one of the many kinds of stimulation. Options … Read the rest

Full Article here: http://http://www.healthpromo.doh.gov.ph/lose-weight-by-eating-more-with-10-simple-trade-offs/ Lose weight by eating more with 10 simple trade-offs Department Of Health 1. Choose quality over quantity: Ever heard of calorie counting? Not only does it not work, it also doesn’t help in preventing weight gain. Here’s why: A large bowl of salad composed of greens, fruits and lentils can go up as much as 400 hundred calories compared to a 200 calorie slice of lean meat but would end up … Read the rest

Perhaps Asha’s most soulful workshop, a taste of Balinese cusine with Ibu Nora of Soho Indonesia was an experience to keep biting back to. I took my first workshop with Asha two years back, we were learning Thai cuisine but what was imprinted in me then was Mindful language, something I lack in particular. Now, aside from the mouth-watering Balinese recipes, I learned the importance of plating and setting beautifully arranged dishes-again something I didnt … Read the rest

  Hai Shin Lou, known for their fresh seafood and delectable meat also has one of the best Chinese Vegetarian options in Metro Manila. As a regular, here as some of our favorite meatless orders that are just as savory as it’s meaty counterparts.       This addicting snack comes free in the table. Light and crispy (not to mention refillable) it’s easy to ruin one’s appetite by over-munching on this crispies (which is … Read the rest

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I haven’t had dairy in more or less 4 years so when Nicholai, the owner of Bar Dolci invited me to check-out their cruelty-free dairy farms, I was instantly interested. Is it possible that Manila, not famous for its fair treatment of animals is indeed home to an ethical milk production farm? Badaco is a Batangas City based Dairy Cooperative that specializes in Kosher Milk. Kosher: The strictest standard in safe and ethical meat and … Read the rest

Just ignore friends who flakes The ones who have no problem ditching plans last minute. They don’t respect themselves enough to give their word any value, and neither should you. Take health seriously Sleeping at 3am? Surviving on fast-food and restaurant dine-ins? It’s a recipe to pre-mature aging and disease. Invest on home-cooked unprocessed food and get enough sleep. You’ll realize you dont need to splurge on cosmetics and dermatological products if your eating right, … Read the rest