The Rambutan is a tropical fruit which is native to Southeast Asia. Most believe that it orginated from Malaysia or Indonesia, although it has been present around the region for hundreds of years already. The fruit is quite unusual looking…
Known Internationally as Water Spinach, Kangkong is a widespread, popular and easily cultivated perennial that is a favorite leafy green in Filipino cuisine. It is cooked in many ways, basically boiled, deep fried and everything in between! It is also…
Here on our site, you can find information on the nutritional value of various produce, as well as the relevance of the different nutrients. Applying that information practically however, is easier said than done! Generally, a diverse diet rich in…
Back in Febuary 2020, Agriculture Secretary William Dar advised “Eat fruits, veggies to stay healthy, fit vs. nCoV”. In an article on the department of agriculture website. He spoke of the immune system as our defense against the virus in…
Glutathione is a tri-peptide, which is a combination of three amino acids. While our body can create it on it’s own, Glutathione or it’s three building blocks are found in our food as well, so we need to make sure…
To the Leaders of our Communities, Thank you for doing your best to protect your people from COVID-19. This is truly an unprecendented time, and in the early days of the pandemic it seemed that we were facing a foe…
This 4-part article from the Diamond Physcisians website describes how we can use natural methods to strengthen our bodies against COVID infection. It breaks down the natural approach into four parts, and give a short description of the prescribed treatment…
The visually appealing mangosteen is a tropical fruit that is known for it’s sweet and tangy taste. While it is often appreciated for it’s looks and taste, mangosteen is also a nutritious fruit that has a lot of benefits to…
Avocados are another very popular and healthy fruit. While some feel that it does not taste like much on it’s own, it is used in many dishes, or eaten with milk and sugar. Personally I enjoy a good avocado fresh…
Mangoes are a tropical hardwood tree, whose fruits are amongst the sweetest and most beloved in the world. They come in many shapes, sizes and colors yet they are all flavorful . Unripe mangoes are enjoyed for their tanginess and…
H2O, also known as Water is something we cannot take for granted. Without it we would die in merely three days. The importance of water in our bodily processes is varied, as nearly every one of our functions uses water.…
The Papaya is a South American plant that is a favorite in the Philippines for it’s ease of cultivation and of course, it’s flavor. These fruit come in a multitude of varieties, meaning the shapes, colors and tastes vary. They…