In a 6 hour conference, we shared the principle of Food as medicine to over 50 delegates from Bacolods tradesmen and women. The topics included; Plantbased nutrition and how to cope with Caner and Diabetes through diet. My mom, the resident Chef of Coocgreen Plantbased Wholefoods also prepared a plantbased, glutenfree, nutrient dense lunch samplings for the delegates.               All products of Fresh Start organic ranging from fresh produce, … Read the rest

  Cocogreen and Co, after three years of catering and deliveries opens its first branch in Yakal, Makati Philippines. 85 guests arrived to feast on over 50 Plant-based and wholefoods sponsored brands.        

    We werent able to take photos but Chiqui Mabanta of Corner Tree, Nixie of Surya Yoga and Wellness Center and Rouchelle of PETA also were kind enough to visit us on our first day. Namaste to all the patrons, partners, and friends who supported Cocogreen and Agico on our first day. Cocogreen made a killing (ethical at that) with our Plant-based Better than Cheese line-up, Dark Cocoa Bar and Olive butter. Were happy … Read the rest

Vegans have the most discriminating taste buds, simply because of their palate sensitivity. The absence of meat has trained their sense of taste overtime to recognize even the most subtle hints of flavor. Which is why it’s important for any caterer, chef or cook to understand that the gauge in which vegetarians will judge a dish is not the same as that of regular customers. My mom being none-vegetarian for instance, will gear towards strong … Read the rest

“You are undertaking a spiritual journey, but like a fool you need someone to lead you” Saids the reader of Angel cards at the OHM event, (https://www.weizelgulfan.com/energy-yoga-raw-food-heal-om-festival-2012/). True enough, My mom set me up to take Pranic healing, a contemporary type of energy healing not very different from Qigong  and Reiki. It’s where you learn to balance out one’s aura or energy field which has a direct impact on a person’s mental, emotional and physical state. … Read the rest

Boring Sundays welcome spiritual stop-overs like these. The fact that I chose it over another unpaid magazine shoot just proves how unfulfilled I am by unprofitable modeling Good thing JM dragged me to this gathering of organizations involved in healing, yoga and natural foods ‘coz I was able to network for Cocogreen and Co (Cocogreen.ph). They had the best concession in the event, although I must note it was pretty bland compared to seasoned vegetarian … Read the rest