“Don’t eat rice.”

“Stay away from pasta.”

“Never, ever eat white bread.”

“Sugar yan, teh!”

“Go on a zero-carb diet.”

“Akala ko ba nagda-diet ka, bakit kumakain ka na naman?”

We often hear these things when we say we want to lose weight. In which we want to reply, “Can’t you just mind your own business?” It’s a wonder why ruthlessly comment on everything nowadays. Ang hirap kaya magpapayat kapag jina-judge ka.

Pero ano nga ba talaga ang totoo tungkol dito? With the Philippines being a top producer of grain, masasabing mo bang Pinoy ka talaga kung hindi ka kumakain ng kanin? Besides, with all the savory ulam in our houses – duh, nakakagutom kaya.

So we’re here to provide you with asimple run-down on the truth about carbohydrates. Are they really bad for your body, and should we really stay away from them – at all costs?

• Carbs are important and our body actually needs them. Sometimes, even if the goal is to lose weight, carbohydrates do play an essential role in this equation.
• There are good carbs and bad carbs, like how there’s good fats and bad fats. Automatically saying that all carbs are bad for you, which would eventually lead to deprivation of all the filling goodness can really take its toll on the body.
• Instead of processed carbohydrates goods like our old beloved friend instant noodles (Sorry, self), choose carbs full of fiber like oatmeal, monggo, and fruits.
• You can replace fast carbs (white rice, white bread, bakery goods) with whole-wheat grains like brown or red (or black, if you’re feeling pretty adventurous) rice, whole-wheat pasta, and the like. Wag matakot mag-try!

Eating healthy sounds scary, but it shouldn’t be! We’re here to help you simplify your eating habits na hindi hassle, expensive, o mahirap gawin.

Sa totoo lang, you can easily boost up your daily diet with loads of healthy protein. Having a tight food budget shouldn’t be a hindrance, because some of the greatest sources of healthy protein can be found in the palengke and grocery. We just have to know which ones to buy and play around with, that’s why the most important part is gathering information. Baka nga may mga healthy food items ka dyan sa ref mo, naoverlook mo lang.

1. Eggs

All-time favourite! Sunny side-up or scrambled, which do you prefer? The advisable intake for adults is 1-2 eggs per day. Oh, wait. Silog sounds good, right? (Brown rice sinangag, please!)

 

2. Soy

Soy is just tokwa, and tokwa takes on a lot of forms. From soymilk to the sumptuous sizzling tokwa sisig, it’s one of the most flexible ingredients around, so you’re free to explore! The rise of soymilk has helped us all take an easy route in satisfying our protein needs. It’s also quite popular among gym-goers as a pre or post workout drink.

 

 

3. Milk, cheese, yogurt

Drinking milk doesn’t stop at 10 years old. As adults, we still need to drink milk regularly to help ensure the strength of our bones. Include cheese and yogurt in your list of grocery items, and when you feel like nibbling on some

thing, just grab a cup of yogurt instead.

 

4. Fish

Fishes are a great source of protein because of the low levels of fat. The Philippines being a tropical country, we were blessed with fishes of all types and sizes that are readily available in the market. Can you believe that our cult favorite daing na bangus is actually good for the body? Cook up some monggo with malunggay, pair with leftover fish for more flavour, and voila!

Knowing which types of food to eat for our #bodygoals is very important, and it’s our job to do the research for you.

If you’re a keto dieter or a fitness and health enthusiast, you’re most likely
familiar with MCT oil. MCT oil is known as a key ingredient in Bulletproof coffee –
a high-performance drink with loads of benefits. MCT oil, however, is more than
just a Bulletproof coffee ingredient.

So what is MCT oil exactly?

MCT stands for medium-chain triglyceride. TriglyceWHAT?!@#!? Fret not,
triglycerides are simply fats.

One way of classifying fats is by the length of its carbon chain. Fats can be long
chain, medium chain, or short chain. MCTs have 6 to 10 carbon atoms. This
amount of carbon atoms makes MCTs unique and beneficial.

MCTs are digested easily. They’re an ideal source of energy. Because of its
length, MCTs don’t need to undergo the usual long digestive process. From the
gut, they go directly to the liver. In the liver, they are turned into ketones or
energy molecules. As a result, MCTs provide quick and sustained energy instead
of being stored as fat.

This metabolism boost makes MCT oil perfect for improving energy levels,
boosting endurance during a workout, and maintaining a healthy weight. MCT
oil also aids in weight loss because fats make you fuller for a longer period of
time.

MCTs have antibacterial and antiviral properties. MCTs can kill specific types of
harmful bacteria without removing the good ones. This helps greatly in keeping
a healthy and balanced gut environment, which leads to better absorption of
nutrients as well as stronger immune system.

MCTs aid in balancing hormones. Fats are important in the production and
balance of hormones in the body. Studies suggest that MCTs can benefit
people struggling with hormonal imbalance. MCTs are also linked to increased
insulin sensitivity, making it a promising agent in the prevention and cure of
diabetes.

Additionally, MCTs are believed to play a role in decreasing the levels of bad
cholesterol and increasing the levels of good cholesterol. This makes MCT a
good partner in keeping the heart healthy.

Aside from adding to your Bulletproof coffee, MCT oil can be added to other
warm drinks, smoothies and shakes. It can also be used as a replacement for
coconut oil in homemade baked goodies. MCT oil is also a good ingredient
when making your own salad dressing or making your homemade mayonnaise.

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MCT oil is also available in powder form. The Sozo Ketofy MCT Oil Powder is
equally packed with the benefits of MCT in oil form.

What are you waiting for? Take your health a notch higher! Add MCT oil to your
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