healthy meals Fish Cardillo

Healthy Meals: Fish Cardillo

QUICK FACTS This recipe is easy to prepare, and it’s extra healthy too! Low salt diet helps reduce systolic blood pressure by 2 to 8 mmH. Less than 2.4 g, which is equivalent to one teaspoon of salt is the recommended daily intake. This recipe is lower salt and sodium than other Cardillo recipes because…

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healthy meals Pesang Isda

Healthy Hearty Meals: Pesang Isda

This heart healthy dish does not use any fat, and instead of salt, flavoring comes from the herbs and spices. Fresh Ingredients:  1/4 cup fresh ginger, thinly sliced (about 2″ long)1 cup ripe tomatoes chopped1 cup white or yellow onions, thinly sliced4 cups water1 kg fleshy fish2 cups pechay (bok choy), stems and leaves, cut up separately1/2…

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healthy meals Munggo Guisado

Healthy Meals: Munggo Guisado

QUICK FACTS Low salt diet helps reduce systolic blood pressure by 2 to 8 mmH. Less than 2.4 g, which is equivalent to one teaspoon of salt is the recommended daily intake. Made with vegetables, seafood, lean meat, and a small amount of corn oil, this recipe will be a sure hit with your family. Download…

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what's a good diet

What’s a good diet

Eat Smart, Get Well Healthy lifestyle changes begins in the market and the kitchen. Let’s empower the person who buys and prepares the food. For a healthy heart, CHOOSE MORE OFTEN: This list must be discussed with the person who does the shopping and prepares the food for you and your loved ones. Breads and…

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benefits of fiber

Benefits of Fiber

High fiber intake brings huge benefits to health. Let us find out. The Doctor gave instructions to start a high fiber diet. Why? How can I eat more fiber? Eating a high-fiber diet that includes at least 25 g of fiber and drinking water up to 1.5-2.0 L a day may help lower your LDL…

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Cutting down on salt

Cutting Down on Salt

Taking less salt bring enormous benefits to one’s health. Here’s a guide on shopping and preparing food, still flavorful but with less salt. My Doctor advised me to start a low-salt diet. How can I cut down my salt intake? The recommended intake of sodium is less than 2.4 grams a day, which is equal…

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About alcohol

About Alcohol

How much alcohol do you drink? A shot of whiskey A glass of wine A bottle of beer How much is the standard drink of alcohol? To protect the liver, My Physician has instructed me to “Drink Moderately.” I don’t understand, what is moderate drinking? Whiskey 44 mL of 80 proof (1.5 oz) Wine 148…

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about herbs, spices, and natural flavorings

About Herbs, Spices, and Natural Flavorings

Uses and combinations. Herbs and Spices Uses Anise It gives a distinct taste in bakery products and candies. Basil It has a warm, spicy flavor. Used in soups, sauces, salads, omelets, pasta, and with meat, poultry and fish. Also the base for pesto. Dahon ng Laurel It adds more flavor in bouillon and marinades. They…

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