Figuratively Speaking

Dapat Ba Akong Maging Concern sa Delta Variant ng COVID-19?

Dapat Ba Akong Maging Concern sa Delta Variant ng COVID-19?

by Dr. Claire Celiz-Pascual Mahigit isang taon na mula ng nag-umpisa ang lockdown sa Pilipinas dahil sa banta ng Covid 19. Marami nang nagbago, mula sa matinding paghihigpit sa paglabas ng tao, nakaranas din tayo ng taas ng mga kaso, at nandito na tayo sa panahong meron nang mga bakuna na maaring magbigay ng karagdagang protection. Hindi pa man tayo bumabalik sa dating takbo ng ating buhay, meron ...[Read More]

Stuffed Ampalaya

Stuffed Ampalaya

by Wina Velasco Javier Ingredients 1 whole ampalaya (bitter gourd) 1/2 cup ground pork 1/4 cup dried shiitake mushrooms 3 cloves garlic 1 medium onion diced 2 tsps cooking oil 1 tsp chili garlic with taosi beans 1 tsp Hoisin sauce 1/2 c tsp oyster sauce Sugar-optional Salt and pepper Directions Cut ampalaya into round pieces, about 1 /12 inches. Remove the seeds by scraping them off with the help ...[Read More]

Keeping You and Your Baby Healthy

Keeping You and Your Baby Healthy

by Dr. Claire Celiz-Pascual Whether you are pregnant with a newborn baby or breastfeeding, there are added challenges and concerns about the health of our family during the pandemic. The best defense is to take care of ourselves and here are some tips on how to do it. Nutrition The Food and Nutrition Research Institute has developed the “Pinggang Pinoy” that recommends food choices for pregnant an ...[Read More]

Unveiling My Secrets to Staying Fit (Part 2)

Unveiling My Secrets to Staying Fit (Part 2)

I know you’ve probably heard this a lot but it’s worth repeating here - fitness is a lifestyle. Health is long-term.

Unveiling My Secret to Staying Fit (Part 1)

Unveiling My Secret to Staying Fit (Part 1)

Over the years of exploring different approaches to health and fitness here’s one thing I’ve learned about staying fit--there is no one-size-fits-all approach.

Vegan Shakshuka sans Egg

Vegan Shakshuka sans Egg

by Wina Velasco Javier Ingredients 3 cloves garlic (minced) 1 medium onion (finely chopped) 6 oz. soft tofu 1 can of diced tomatoes 1 red and 1 green bell pepper (finely diced) A handful of spinach 2 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro for toppings A dash of turmeric and other Mediterranean spices you wish to add Procedure Lightly brown tofu chunks, set aside. Saute garlic, onions, add bell peppers, dice ...[Read More]

New Lifestyle, New Hobby

New Lifestyle, New Hobby

by Wina Velasco Javier During this Quarantine season, I believe we’ve tried almost everything. From making a little profit via online selling, getting into baking and cooking, playing indoor games, holding online reunions or learning crafts. It is fun to try something new and different. For my family, it’s trying a new healthy lifestyle. My two youngest kids introduced my husband and I to a vegan ...[Read More]

Peppered Chicken Thigh Fillet Wrap

Peppered Chicken Thigh Fillet Wrap

By APMM Staff Ingredients Lettuce Mustard Leaves Cucumber, partly peeled, deseeded and cut into 2” long and sliced thinly Coriander Leaves Sweet Basil Leaves Mint Leaves Chicken Thigh Fillet Freshly ground pepper Paprika Salt For the dip Red Wine Vinegar Fish Sauce A little sugar Water A teaspoon of grated Carrots Chopped green onion Procedure Prepare the leaves. I wash them then soak them in tap ...[Read More]

Doctor Says…

Doctor Says…

by Dr. Sol Sernal We all want to enjoy a happy, healthy life! We may know what we need to do but it’s just too hard to begin. Having healthy, holiday habits don’t just happen. You have to start somewhere, practice everyday and persist! Nowadays, there are so many things we enjoy that we want to spend on. There is nothing wrong with that but let’s not forgot the more important things we need to do. ...[Read More]

Orange and Red Onion Ring Salad

Orange and Red Onion Ring Salad

by Noi Rodriguez Ingredients 5 Navel oranges, peeled and thinly sliced 3 medium-sized red onions, peeled, thinly sliced and separated into rings 1 large singkamas, peeled and cut into thin slices Procedure Arrange slices of orange, onion and singkamas on a platter. Drizzle with the dressing. Dressing ¼ c Olive oil 1-3 Tbsps Calamansi juice 1 Tbsp Cider vinegar ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp Chili powder Hot sau ...[Read More]