We’ve heard it before. When you are feeling under the weather, like you are getting the cold, the first thought that comes to mind is, “I should really be eating more foods with Vitamin C!” What is Vitamin C and does it really have magical powers to heal our sniffles? Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is… Read More »
Over the years, I have been fortunate to have met so many interesting and successful personalities and business people in Canada. Last week in Toronto, I met and chatted with Gina Cajucom, the newly elected Secretary of Canada-Philippines Business Council (CPBC), a non-profit organization that fosters trade between Canada and the Philippines. Intrigued by her background and impressed… Read More »
I vividly remember what my father had shared with me when I was only in high school, life lessons that I still treasure to this day. At a young age, I realized that he valued a caring, supportive family, that he valued the important roles all mothers play. In his usual calm manner, he said, “I know that… Read More »
Filipinos love sweets! Some of my personal favourites are biko and leche flan. These memorable for me because of their sugary, palatable taste. Sweet foods have a reputation of being high in calories but yet so irresistible that you can’t just have one bite! For several decades now, food scientists and researchers have come up with other ways… Read More »
I grew up in Pangasinan, in beautiful town of Lingayen, graduating in physiotherapy from Virgin Milagrosa University. But these days, I run a physiotherapy clinic in Toronto at St. Clair and Dufferin. I have learned so much about accident recovery, chronic pain – and what my patients really want. In this column I look forward to sharing my… Read More »
I was browsing the web and I stumbled upon an interesting article on fatherhood. Author of relationship articles, Ken Solin wrote,”90% of being a successful father is showing up.” So true. Indeed so many fathers don’t show up when necessary. Some even disappear. And those who are always around, don’t really show up in the real sense of… Read More »
A BALITA reader asked: What are the benefits of ginger on inflammation? Most Filipinos are very fond of ginger! I, myself, love salabat tea with a touch of honey, not just when I’m feeling under the weather, but also during cold, winter days. In the Philippines and most countries in Asia, ginger is steeped into hot teas, incorporated… Read More »
“You meet quiet and noisy ones as you travel through life. The quiet ones . . . carry us on a great adventure. . . The noisy ones . . . pull us along an empty track to nowhere.” Michael T. Smith, Author As we face the grinds of daily life, the most comforting and inspiring people are… Read More »
“People are so annoying!” Enraged and frustrated, my friend blurted that statement out one afternoon while he was teaching a group of students about managing anger. I can’t blame him. Sometimes, it’s easier to teach than to practice what one preaches. With new technology and engaging social networks — thus more connections to many people in a few,… Read More »
Filipino cooking just cannot be complete with a “sprinkling” or two of salt. Kare-kare is not as delicious without its partner, bagoong. There seems to be something missing if fried fish is not served with patis, or soy sauce. Aside from contributing saltiness, salt actually enhances other flavours such as sweet, sour, and umami. Furthermore, it disguises the… Read More »