Van Houten Chocolate Drink

Perfect for this cold weather. <3 <3

Bibim Men

Soo goood. :-P

Nestle Mango Yogurt

Keeps me on proper diet and it is <3 <3! Only 110 cal. ^____^

Custard Hopia from Eng BeeTin

Sweet, soft, delicious. <3

Hokkien Mee

Shrimp, egg, rice noodle, shrimp broth, spicy sauce.

Laksa

Spicy coconut curry sauce, glass noodles, and kangkong. Perfection! ;)

Yong Tau Fu

Random pick of food and a choice whether it would be dry or with soup. In this case: soy bean skin, tofu, egg wrapped in skin plus sweet and spicy sauce. Delish. :-P

Malunggay Pandesal (Bread) | The Benefits Of Malunggay Leaves

A few days ago our kasambahay told me about a new type ofpandesal (bread) that she tasted. She said, unlike the typicalpandesal, this one was made with malunggay leaves. Knowing that malunggay leaves have some good health benefits, I opted to give it a try and asked her to bring me some the next time she comes over.


How does it taste? 
Delicious. For a mere 2 Php per piece, this was really worth it. I was never really a big fan of pandesal because I found it too grainy. Somehow, since this tastes a little sweeter and was softer than any other pandesal that I ever tasted, I really enjoyed it. A healthy breakfast for only 10 Pesos or less?? Unfreaking believable. I love it too much.

Here are some benefits of Malunggay Leaves:

Helps strengthen the immune system.
Help restore skin condition, controls blood pressure, relieves headaches and migraines.
Help increase semen count.
Help normalize blood sugar level therefore preventing diabetes.
Malunggay has anti-cancer compounds (phytochemicals) that help stop the growth of cancer cells.
Helps relax and promote good sleep.

source: http://supermalunggay.blogspot.com/p/health-benefits.html

What does caffeine and dairy do to your body?

I have never been the type of person to eat a lot for breakfast. Although it's important to keep your food in check early in the morning, a life like mine (unemployed) needs no exaggeration on watching every bit of food I eat. However, I make sure my health is safe and sound.

This, for me is the perfect combination for a minimal breakfast. I'm not a big eater, and I tend to eat little food at least every 2-3 hours a day. It's very rare that I eat a heavy meal and follow the 5 hour rule. Everyone has a unique metabolism. 

So why coffee and cheese for breakfast? Because it's delicious. Ha! Kidding aside, I think everyone should know the pros and cons of the food they eat. So here it is:

The pros and cons of CAFFEINE:
1. Caffeine increases memory. (Read)
2. Caffeine mixed with carbs replenishes muscle glycogen concentrations faster after exercise. Note that this benefit is highly leaning on the people with an athletic side. (Read)
3. Caffeine relieves post-workout muscle pain by upto 48% (Read)
4. Caffeine can ease depression by increasing dopamine in the brain.
5. Caffeine can cause nervousness and restlessness.
6. Caffeine can cause stomach pains.
7. Caffeine can cause rapid heartbeat.
8. Caffeine can cause muscle tremors and irritability.

I for one love coffee, and can seriously get pissed off if I don't get to drink it everyday. However, making sure that I only drink one cup a day makes it a healthy part of my diet. Note that there are a lot of food and drinks that contain caffeine. I always make sure that my intake of caffeine is at a minimal to avoid any side effects. Too much good can sometimes be bad.

The pros and cons of DAIRY: 
1. Intake of dairy can help improve bone health and reduce the risk of osteoporosis.
2. Dairy can reduce risk of cardiovascular disease.
3. Dairy is high in calcium.
4. Dairy can help reduce high blood pressure.
5. Dairy products can be high in fat and dietary cholesterol.
6. Dairy can cause some problems in digestion for some people.
7. Dairy has been known to be associated with respiratory distress/allergies such as wheezing, swelling of the air way, coughing, sneezing, asthma attacks.

All in all dairy to me, is just another way of turning my mood good. I can vouch that dairy has a small yet consistent part in my diet. I do find that more intake of dairy products cause some problems on skin. I don't necessarily know why, but I've experimented a lot in eating different types of food, minimal and excessive to see which causes what. I highly suggest that anyone should give a lot of thought in experimenting with food and its effects. Not everyone has a high tolerance in balancing body chemistry. A doctor's advice is still better than just doing it yourself (unless you're a food genius.)