Eat to your health’s delight!

            I always choose what I eat. Ironically, I do not follow any diet plan or guide to be healthy. But I always see to it that the food is fresh and nutritious.  I regularly eat 5 times a day but in small portion, I remember my mom always scold me “ang konti mo naman kumain!” well is true but I’m not Pihikan. But there are foods that I not regularly eat specially seafood’s. I’m envy with those who do not have allergies, they can indulge there self in everything they want to eat. Like the famous alimasag and alimango. I don’t recognize difference between the two not until I watch Matanglawin with our legendary Kuya Kim. According to him alimasag are the red crabs with thin and long claws, while the alimangos are the blue crabs, with sharp and rounded claws. As much as possible I try to counter act this allergies by eating them, but as they say it was an epic failure.

                Most people patronize fast food chains because of its affordability and convenience. I seldom purchase these products, not only because of the preservatives added but also it’s not very gastronomically satisfying.  I rather eat simple food in kainan or push cart with kwek-kwek, proven (balat nan manok), isaw and other street food. Madumi na! masarap pa! [kidding aside].  On the other hand, famous coffee shops are invading our country by storm. Students, yuppies and the like are fan to dine in that famous logo with a curly girl in green.  Like other brands, buying there product shows a certain degree to attain that status symbol.

                Nowadays, people tends to be health conscious and try to eat organic. This practice needs a lot of discipline; eating fresh vegetable with no meat at all is a sacrifice for people who are meat lovers. For some they substitute meats with Tofu (processed soy). Herbs and spices are usually used to add more flavor to veggies. Eating greens suggest that you are healthy, for me it’s not. You may lack of the best nutrients that keeps you away from sickness like the Omega 3 from fish oils, which prevent us from heart dieses, Protein from meat that keeps us strong and alert. They say they have substitutes, but it’s not enough to sustain our body needs.

              Photo taken from deviantart.com

          I wonder why people follow a trend… Are they really wanted to be fit and healthy or just to  get fin in with the society? Well it’s for you to find out. We got of lot option in the market, it s not only how you can make you feel healthy in the outside but also in the inside.  We all have different lifestyle but we must choose the proper food we intake. Over the counter foods [instant noodles, microwaveable foods and etc.] can be bad to your health.  You must respect your body and not abuse it. Always eat in moderation. Purchase items that you can consume. Be a wise spender, read labels and nutritional facts to see what the benefits are. And be yourself; buy for your own needs and not to be envy by others.   Remember WE ARE WHAT WE EAT!