by Fia Batua -Mambuay, RND I’m certain that you wouldn’t have used the words “pizza”, “breakfast”, and “healthy” together. Well, your mornings just got better. (You’re welcome!) Living a healthy and happy life often begins with eating well. So here’s a recipe for my no-oven “Breakfast Pizza Toast”, which is perfect for that easy, fun,…

By: Fia Batua -Mambuay, RNDMedical Culinary & Sports Nutritionist Dietitian When I was around 7 years old, my aunt brought me to a bakeshop to buy a slice of cake. She ordered a blueberry cheesecake, and oh man, it changed me. One bite, and Iwas hooked! Since then, blueberry cheesecake has been one of my…

By: Fia Batua -Mambuay, RNDMedical Culinary & Sports Nutritionist Dietitian One of the things we need to know about sports nutrition is that we need to fuel our bodies before, during, and within an hour after each training or competition. An athlete’s performance can be supported and enhanced by a proper diet, including eating nutrient-…

Written by: Fia Batua- Mambuay, RND | Medical Culinary & Sports Nutritionist Dietitian “Cherries are a superfood!“ You read that right. Cherries offer a multitude of nutritious benefits and are well knownfor aiding in everything from managing weight and sleep to fighting a variety of diseasesand conditions. I can’t stop myself from grabbing a handful…

Written by: Fia Batua- Mambuay, RND | Medical Culinary & Sports Nutritionist Dietitian Sweet, juicy, firm, plump cherries, where have you been all my life? 🍒 Who would’ve thought that I would love cherries this much? To be honest, it’s one of those fruits that I’m not familiar with. I grew up with little knowledge…

Ms. Fia Batua, RNDMedical Culinary Sports Nutritionist Dietitian | Chef When it comes to pancakes, I always think out of the box. With the right toppings, they bringsomething special to the plate every morning. First, let’s do the “Pancake” : Be creative. In this recipe, I’m using left-over mashed potatoes. Ingredients: ¼ cup grated parmesan…

By: Fia Batua, RND Medical Culinary & Sports Nutritionist Dietitian My mom is an expert when it comes to “budget cooking”. I remember when I was a kid that she would cook this easy breakfast dish that was so good that our family would always devour it in minutes! For the past couple of weeks,…

Are you into endurance sports? Do you love high intensity training? Do you follow a particular diet for weight management or weight loss?

By Fia Batua, RND Medical Culinary Sports Nutritionist Dietitian | Elite Fitness Trainer | Chef People keep asking why I always add potatoes in my prescribed meal plans. Why are they in my weekly grocery list? Why do I love to write about potatoes? I’m happy to answer all your frequently asked questions about the…

A Conscious Meal A Day Do you find yourself eating when you’re not hungry? Never feeling satisfied? We usually eat while watching TV, checking the latest updates online, surrounded by family andtalking during meals, and not being very conscious about what we put in our mouth.Food is one of the greatest pleasures and blessings in…