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Food allergies are the unusual response of the body’s immune system to certain food items. Here in the Philippines, the common food allergy triggers include cow’s milk, nuts, soy, and seafood, to name a few. While allergic responses are generally minor, some reactions can cause more long-term harm when ignored. What are food allergic responses? […]
Transitioning to a vegetarian or vegan diet has increased in recent years. This is mostly because of the health benefits of having a balanced vegan diet versus an ordinary diet as well as the impact of veganism to ethical consumption and sustainability. What is veganism? Veganism is the lifestyle that aims to eliminate as much […]
Whether it’s fried chicken, french fries, or chips, fried food is always a crowd-pleaser and a go-to comfort food across multiple cultures. Anything can be fried and let me tell you, there are some who took that to a different level. Here are some of the unique (and some ridiculous) fried foods we’ve come across! […]
I first had the opportunity to visit South Korea in 2015. As soon as I got off the plane and processed where I was, I really felt a connection with the place. This was odd for me because I knew almost nothing about Korea. At the time, I had only started watching some Korean dramas […]
One of the ways to balance out a meal is by adding a little spice and heat. Eating spicy food has its benefits. This is mostly because of a compound called capsaicin. Capsaicin can help alleviate pain by preventing pain signals from reaching the brain. This is also why eating too much spice is dangerous. […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and video making and sharing app Tiktok introduced its newest campaign, #SarapMagingPinoy, to encourage locals to celebrate Filipino pride by sharing treasured dishes from all over the country and promote a renewed interest and love for local cuisines. The campaign has been received positively by TikTok users, garnering more than 35 million […]
I love Champorado. It’s filling, but not heavy; rich and creamy, but not overwhelming. A warm bowl with a heaping of powdered milk is perfect to start the day or an excellent way to end a long, tiring day. It’s simple, and the ingredients are really basic and easy to access; it’s not surprising that […]
Designating a drive-thru or mega vaccination site for Mega Manila’s parcel and food couriers could help speed up the utilization of 5.1 million vaccines facing expiry, Senator Joel Villanueva said. This massive riding community has “the wheels and the apps that could vaccinate thousands of these essential workers in a day,” noted Villanueva, chair of […]
No matter what type of quarantine we may be under, it’s pretty clear that food has remained an undeniable source of joy and comfort throughout the pandemic. Admit it—you just had to try the Feta cheese pasta hack when it went viral, and you gave in to your curiosity of what ube cheese pandesal tasted […]
Senator Win Gatchalian appealed to local and other government officials to spare the now growing number of community pantries from being tainted by politics and said that this kind of initiative should encourage more participants from the private sector. For Gatchalian, the idea of a community pantry ignites the modern-day bayanihan spirit and instills discipline […]