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Health Benefits of Duhat

Duhat is one of the most popular fruits in the Philippines, also known as java plum or black plum in English. In Cebu an...

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Oct 22, 2023 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Camachile

Camachile, also known as Manila tamarind, is rich in essential vitamins and minerals, has high amounts of dietary fiber,...

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Oct 07, 2023 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Longan

Longan is a low-calorie fruit, sweet, juicy, and rich in essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. One serving of ...

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Aug 18, 2023 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Alugbati

Alugbati, also known as Malabar spinach in English is a leafy green vegetable that grows as a backyard plant. It’s an ...

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Jul 27, 2023 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Apricot

Apricots is a superfruit, delicious, and with high amounts of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It has been linked t...

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Jul 13, 2023 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Saluyot

Saluyot, or jute leaves has been part of the staple foods since ancient times and considered in the top 10 most nutritio...

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Jun 26, 2023 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Kundol

Winter melon, known as kundol in Tagalog, is a low-calorie fruit/vegetable (botanically a fruit but consumed as a veggie...

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May 15, 2023 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Patani

Patani or lima bean is a type of legume known for its mild flavor, creamy texture, and unique color. It’s a nutrient-d...

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May 05, 2023 • 2 min Read

Health Benefits of Bataw

Bataw, also known as hyacinth bean, contains various vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that help to enhance overall h...

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Apr 14, 2023 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Sigarilyas

One of the vegetables in ‘Bahay Kubo’, Winged bean, or sigarilyas in Tagalog is rich in essential vitamins, mine...

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Mar 31, 2023 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Cashew

Cashew or kasoy in Tagalog is one of the best-tasting, most versatile, and healthiest nuts. It’s an excellent source o...

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Mar 23, 2023 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Paragis

Paragis grass has been used in traditional and herbal medicine applications in various countries for centuries and has a...

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Mar 10, 2023 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Olive Oil

Olive oil is widely recognized as a great source of antioxidants which can help fight inflammation and chronic diseases....

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Mar 02, 2023 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Brown Rice

More Pinoys are discovering the health benefits of brown rice. It is less processed and has more nutrient-rich varieties...

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Feb 11, 2023 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Sardines

Some people tend to look down on sardines because it is cheap and canned and thus mistaken to be unhealthy. However, med...

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Feb 04, 2023 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Ashitaba

Ashitaba, known in Japan as a ‘longevity herb’ has a rich concentration of nutrients that are said to prolong life a...

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Jan 28, 2023 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Spirulina

Spirulina is a type of cyanobacteria, often referred to as blue-green algae, and voted to be the most complete natural o...

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Jan 23, 2023 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Bread

Bread is a traditional food with a variety of flavors, ingredients, and nutrients. It’s one of the most versatile food...

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Jan 14, 2023 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Aratiles

Part of Pinoy’s childhood is eating aratiles, the organic fruit snack also known as kersen fruit. This is rich in ...

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Jan 06, 2023 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Chico

Our chico is also known as ‘chiku or sapodilla’. It has a sweet malty flavor, often soft, and with a grainy texture....

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Dec 26, 2022 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Gabi

Gabi (taro root) is one of the first cultivated plants in human history. It’s been part of global cuisines and diets f...

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Dec 17, 2022 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Cupping

Olympic legend Michael Phelps famously bores the marks of cupping on his back. Cupping, also known as ventosa, has been ...

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Nov 30, 2022 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Barley

Barley offers a variety of health benefits because of its vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants contents. It’s recogniz...

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Nov 21, 2022 • 2 min Read

Health Benefits of Guyabano

Guyabano known as soursop is one of the top-produced fruits in the Philippines. It has gained popularity because of vari...

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Nov 12, 2022 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Durian

Referred to as “the king of all fruits” — Durian is known as a fruit that smells like hell but tastes like heaven....

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Nov 04, 2022 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a widely used alternative medicine worldwide. It is the practice of penetrating the skin with very thin n...

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Oct 28, 2022 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Butter

Butter and toast is a loved breakfast combination. Butter is a dairy product created from proteins and fats found in mil...

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Oct 20, 2022 • 3 min Read

Retinol in Skin Care

A derivative of Vitamin A, retinol has been around for decades and has been a go-to skin care solution for dermatologist...

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Oct 13, 2022 • 2 min Read

Health Benefits of Walking

Walking as an exercise is cost free with loads of benefits but underrated. It provides the physical benefits of exercise...

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Oct 06, 2022 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Chili Pepper

Chili pepper or Sili in Pilipino, is rich in vitamins, minerals, nutrients, and antioxidants essential for human health....

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Sep 30, 2022 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Popcorn

Popcorn is one of the world’s most popular snack foods. It’s loaded with important nutrients and offers a variety of...

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Sep 23, 2022 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Pistachio

Pistachios, one of the oldest edible nuts are a great source of essential vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and good fat...

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Sep 15, 2022 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Vinegar

Vinegar is an important ingredient and condiment in Philippine cuisine. It’s hard to imagine our kitchen without vineg...

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Sep 08, 2022 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Kamias

Kamias or bilimbi tree from its fruits, leaves, and stems has multiple health benefits ranging from vitamins, minerals, ...

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Aug 25, 2022 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Fasting

Fasting has significant health benefits to increasing energy levels, preventing chronic diseases, improving mental healt...

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Aug 19, 2022 • 2 min Read

Health Benefits of Badminton

If you are looking for a sport that will help you maintain your physical and mental health, consider badminton — it’...

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Aug 11, 2022 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Salmon

Salmon fish is an excellent source of protein with healthy fats, essential vitamins, and minerals. Our body can’t prod...

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Aug 04, 2022 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Tuna

Tuna is one of the most popular varieties of seafood and an excellent source of essential vitamins, minerals, and antiox...

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Jul 28, 2022 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Guava

Guava or locally known as bayabas is delicious, rich in essential vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, low-calorie, and hig...

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Jul 21, 2022 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Chives

Chives (kutsay) are mainly used for cooking sumptuous dishes. It has plenty of health benefits and medicinal uses. Chive...

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Jul 14, 2022 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Cauliflower

Cauliflower is an extremely cruciferous vegetable, high in essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It is a popul...

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Jul 07, 2022 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Laughing

They say that laughter is the best medicine because of its actual health benefits. It boosts our physical and mental hea...

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Jul 01, 2022 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Zumba

Zumba is an aerobic exercise and rhythmic choreography with music that has benefits for physical and mental health. Zumb...

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Jun 24, 2022 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Massage

Massage has been practiced by many different civilizations around the globe as a form of ancient treatment for several b...

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Jun 16, 2022 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Yoga

Yoga is a mind and body exercise. The term yoga is derived from the Sanskrit word “Yuji” which means union. Yoga, wh...

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Jun 09, 2022 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Ube

Purple yam or ube in Tagalog is known as a good source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It’s delicious and hig...

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Jun 02, 2022 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Rice

Rice is considered the world’s most important human food and has been part of the human diet for thousands of years. A...

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May 26, 2022 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Tofu

Tofu, known as tokwa in Tagalog is made from soybean. It’s a rich source of essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxid...

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May 19, 2022 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Oats

Oats are nutritious, delicious, and very satisfying. It is loaded with nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. ...

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May 12, 2022 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Red Wine

Scientific evidence indicates that moderate consumption of red wine provides health benefits due to its antioxidants, an...

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May 05, 2022 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Mushroom

Mushroom come in different shapes, sizes and colors. It’s rich in essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, and l...

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Apr 28, 2022 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Quail Egg

Quail eggs or itlog ng pugo in Tagalog may be small but their nutritional value is three to four times greater than chic...

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Apr 21, 2022 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Jackfruit

Jackfruit or Langka in Tagalog is the largest tree fruit in the world. Jackfruit is a good source of vitamin C and other...

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Apr 07, 2022 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Almond

Almond is among the world’s most popular tree nuts, rich in essential vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and healthy fa...

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Mar 31, 2022 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Cheese

Cheese is so popular. It’s delicious, nutritious, and packed with essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Chee...

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Mar 17, 2022 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Yogurt

Yogurt is one of the most popular food in the world. It’s a semisolid food that is made through bacterial fermentation...

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Mar 10, 2022 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Beans

Beans are the seeds from flowering plants classified as legumes that have extremely high nutritional value. They are ric...

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Mar 03, 2022 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Hiking

Hiking is one of the best exercises that afford health benefits ranging from physical exercise to mental and/or emotiona...

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Feb 25, 2022 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Sunlight

Sunlight is often perceived as a threat to our health because it can cause adverse health effects like skin cancer, but ...

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Feb 04, 2022 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Pandan

Many Pinoys are familiar with pandan because it’s a key ingredient in a popular local dessert known as buko pandan. Pa...

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Jan 28, 2022 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Sampalok

Known for its sweet, sour, and tangy taste — Sampalok or tamarind in English is an excellent source of essential vitam...

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Jan 21, 2022 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Banaba

Banaba (Crape Myrtle) is a tree native to our country that offers various medicinal properties. It is considered as an a...

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Jan 14, 2022 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Carrot

One of the most popular vegetable in the world  is carrot, an excellent source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxida...

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Dec 27, 2021 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Dalandan

Dalandan, also known as sour orange, is one of Pinoys’ favorites. It packs flavor and nutrients. It is an excellent so...

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Dec 16, 2021 • 2 min Read

Health Benefits of Bay Leaf

Pinoys add bay leaf, or commonly known as laurel, to foods to add flavor. It has health benefits that help address healt...

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Dec 09, 2021 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Papaya

One of the readily available fruits across countries is Papaya. It is rich in essential vitamins, minerals, antioxidants...

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Dec 02, 2021 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Cilantro

Cilantro, also known as coriander, is a herb that is low in calories, has good amounts of antioxidants, essential oils, ...

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Nov 26, 2021 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Peppermint

Peppermint, also known as mint, is an aromatic herb that has been used for thousands of years for its pleasant, minty ta...

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Nov 20, 2021 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Rosemary

Rosemary is a herb with a long history of culinary, aromatic uses, and health benefits. It’s a rich source of essentia...

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Nov 13, 2021 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Thyme

This fragrant herb provides more than just flavor to your favorite meals — thyme, contains variety of vitamins, minera...

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Nov 04, 2021 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Atis

Atis, also known as sugar apple is sweet, delicious, and nutritious. It is a good source of essential vitamins, minerals...

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Oct 29, 2021 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Egg

Egg contains almost every nutrient we need – protein, healthy fat, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that play ...

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Oct 21, 2021 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Lanzones

Lanzones contains vitamins, minerals, nutrients, and antioxidants – delicious and highly nutritious. It has anti-b...

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Oct 14, 2021 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Rambutan

Rambutan is delicious and very nutritious, rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other beneficial plant compound...

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Oct 07, 2021 • 2 min Read

Health Benefits of Lychee

Lychee or litsiyas in Tagalog is delicious and full of healthy nutrients, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. In the Ph...

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Oct 01, 2021 • 2 min Read

Best Foods for Liver Health

One of the most important and largest organs of the body is liver. It detoxifies many substances that could be harmful t...

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Sep 23, 2021 • 2 min Read

Health Benefits of Patola

Patola, also known as sponge gourd, ridge gourd, or luffa contains various essential nutrients, vitamins, minerals, anti...

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Sep 17, 2021 • 2 min Read

Health Benefits of Sitaw

String beans or sitaw is one of the oldest cultivated vegetables in the world and one of the most popular vegetables in ...

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Sep 08, 2021 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Peanut

Peanut is one of the most go-to snacks that is delicious and nutritious. It contains essential nutrients, antioxidants, ...

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Sep 03, 2021 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Kangkong

Kangkong, also known as water spinach, is famous for being a great provider of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It ...

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Aug 25, 2021 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Okra

Okra is delicious, nutritious, and well-known for its slimy texture. It is packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxida...

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Aug 18, 2021 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Lemongrass

Lemongrass, also known as citronella, or tanglad in Tagalog, contains various nutrients. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-...

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Aug 10, 2021 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Radish

Radish or labanos is a rich source of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, etc. with lesser carbs and calories. It has been...

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Aug 03, 2021 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Singkamas

Singkamas (turnip or jicama) is a popular summer snack in the Philippines. It is a starchy root vegetable that tastes sw...

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Jul 26, 2021 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Siniguelas

Siniguelas is also known as Spanish plum and is commonly referred to as “Food of the Gods” in the Philippines becaus...

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Jul 20, 2021 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Sweet Potato

Sweet potato, known as kamote in Tagalog, contains a significant amount of vitamins, minerals, nutrients, and antioxidan...

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Jul 11, 2021 • 3 min Read

Health Benefits of Asparagus

Asparagus is delicious, incredibly nutrient-dense, and low in calories. It is an excellent source of vitamins A, C, and ...

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Jul 05, 2021 • 3 min Read