Top 6 Filipino fruits and vegetables

I love fruits and vegetables. Since I went vegetarian on 2001 I make sure to eat plenty of it.

Today I bought a kilo of guavas. Filipinos are very fortunate to live in a tropical country where plenty of fruits and vegetables grow. 

These staple food crops can be easily grown in home gardens and are sold affordably in the markets. They also provide great health benefits.

“Fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, which help nourish your body and keep you protected from diseases. They are also low in fat and calories, which make them excellent for weight management,” says Dr. Nicky Montoya, president of MediCard Philippines, a leading health maintenance organization provider in the country.

Some of the most nutritious and inexpensive fruits and veggies that you can easily find around your locality include:

NBA Cafe in SM Aura

Published: June 8 | Update: July 15

NBA announces that the first NBA Cafe in the world has officially opened last April 25 in Manila, Philippines, at the SM Aura at Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.

SM Aura seems to transform Taguig’s town center into a landmark and prestigious address, showcasing the best in building design and environmental sustainability, with superior engineering, cutting-edge technology and modern facilities for conventions, exhibits and other community events. 

As an integrated development, SM Aura incorporates office towers, a chapel, a convention center, and mini-coliseum, supported by a retail podium with an upscale look and feel.

Now it has NBA Cafe.

It is a first-of-its-kind NBA destination which features a unique dining and entertainment experience that captures the energy and feel of NBA atmosphere.

There are good things SM Aura has brought to Taguig, one is putting up great unique places which you never see in malls.

On the issue between SM Prime Holdings Inc. vs BCDA, SM Prime won the project bid by Taguig legally. 

The property was not built only for mall purposes, but as a state-of-the-art civic center. 

BCDA cannot put restrictions on what Taguig / SM can do with the property. 

After SM Aura opened on May, BCDA press on the issue too much.

Maybe there was big concern on getting the target market of Market! Market! and Bonifacio High Street. 

So it is now open and they offer cool vegetarian options. Mr. Veggie captures the menu to see what they offer for us.

PENNE - 375

Three Cheese Pizza - 495

Margarita Pizza - 480

Roasted Mushrooms - 300

Salad of olives, cherry tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers - 280

Arugula, grape and almond salad - 250

Roasted tomato soup - 150

Garden vegetable soup - 120

Grilled portobello - 395

Creamy spinach, white bean, and artichoke dip - 195

NBA Cafe Now Open SM Aura Skypark Bonifacio Global City

Recommended Vegetarian Options at Just Thai BGC

Just found a new restaurant near Forbes wood heights where I usually swim and go gym, it's called Just Thai, it's an authentic Thai food and it offers many options for vegetarians.

What I like about the place is the blissful aura. There's plants, wood, elephants, paintings and more.

And the best things about Just Thai is the wide variety of vegetarian choices. Just inform their friendly staff that you are a vegetarian and they will show you the menu for vegetarian options.

My Top 3 Choices are :
1. Spicy Tofu and Mushrooms
2. Vegetable Spring Rolls
3. Tofu in Basil

Here's a mini list of vegetarian food you can have when you dine in here.

• Vegetable Spring Rolls - 220
• Vegetable Tan Yum - 190
• Tom Kha Puk *vegetable in coconut soup - 190
• Vegetable Pad Thai - 220
• Spicy Tofu &; Mushrooms - 200
• Tofu in Basil - 200

Not to mention their papaya salad is so interesting!

They also have Spicy  Kangkong. 

It's a must try!

They also have the softest maja blanca around the metro.

Just Thai Restaurant

Forbestown (Burgos Circle) Fort Bonifacio 403-8718

Prism Plaza, TwoE-Com Center, Manila Bay (near MOA) 519-8135

Molito Lifestyle Center, Alabang 808-4058

Special Thanks to Kenny (Life is Kulayful ) for the dining experience.

Like them on Facebook page for promos and updates:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Just-Thai/194210380589164? 

Vegetarian Meal Plan

VEGETARIAN MEAL FOR DAY 1 

BREAKFAST: Apple, Oats and Bread 

LUNCH:1 cup of rice, Monggo with alugbati or malunggay and Nilagang okra

SNACK: Biscuit Water

DINNER: Baked Beans no rice


VEGETARIAN MEAL FOR DAY 2

BREAKFAST: Saba and Kamote

LUNCH:1 cup of turmeric fried rice with sayote, carrots and leeks

SNACK: Biko

DINNER: Mushroom soup and bread


VEGETARIAN MEAL FOR DAY 3

BREAKFAST: Baby Potatoes

LUNCH:1 cup of rice, Sauteed Broccoli with bell peppers

SNACK: Oats

DINNER: Miso soup and vegetable empanada

why people go vegetarian

There are four general reasons why people go vegetarian.

1. Health , those people who would like to become slim.

2. Environment, it’s a fact that being vegetarian is the best way to contribute to Mother Earth.

3. Ethics/Morals , there are people who acknowledge that animals also feel the same way, just like you and I , they don’t want to get hurt.

They feel pain.

4. Religion, some are obliged because meat eating is not allowed in their religion.



Tips on how to succeed in becoming vegetarian.

1. Have a strong determination

2. Some people tend to give up becoming vegetarian because they are not determined.

3. It takes months, years to become vegetarian, so don’t rush. Take it real slow.

4. Survival 101, a friend of mine started going vegetarian when he was in a military academy. His diet? : Rice, Toyo, Peanuts, Dingdong, Nesvita.

5. Most people are allergic to Eggs and Seafoods, shifting to plant based diet is a better choice.



Eat your veggies everyday!

Love those Burgers at the Ministry of Mushrooms

During my visit at Sunday Legazpi Market inside Makati Street Market, I've found interesting vegetarian stuffs from the Ministry of Mushrooms.

Ministry of Mushrooms is a group of mushroom growers composed of Marco Lobregat, Jose Javier Ortoll and Victor Sala who are passionate about mushrooms and mycological solutions.

If you've seen the latest TV commercial of SUN cellular that's young entrepreneur Marco Lobregat.

Mushroom Tofu Burger Burger at Greens

Greens Vegetarian Restaurant and Café

Location:

92 Scout Castor near Tomas Morato and near Chino Roces

Quezon City, Philippines

Tel. No.

415-4796

Food:

Vegetarian and Vegan

My Order:

Mushroom Tofu Burger 95 pesos

Ingredients: Mushroom, Tofu, Lettuce, Cheese, Tomatoes

Like their facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/greensresto

How to get to Greens via mass transportation

From Makati (or South)

1. Take the MRT Northbound. Go down GMA-Kamuning station.

2. Walk to Timog Ave. through GMA Road.

3. Ride any jeepney going through Timog, away from EDSA.

4. Go down Kamuning Road.

5. Take a Roces/Pantranco or Welcome jeepney.

6. Go down Tomas Morato cor. Roces Aves.

7. Walk towards Scout Castor St. Go into the street. RCBC Bank and Amber’s are at the corners.

8. A few meters later… Greens! :)

From Manila

1. From España Ave., take a Proj. 2-3 jeepney.

2. Go down Kamuning Road cor. Tomas Morato Ave.

3. Walk towards the restaurants portion of Morato. You will pass by Banco de Oro, a McDonald’s, across Roces Ave. then past UCC.

4. Cross the street to RCBC.

5. Walk towards Scout Castor St. Go into the street, RCBC Bank and Amber’s are at the corners.

6. A few meters later… Greens! :)