Written by Fia Batua, RND The main purpose of carbohydrates in our diet is to provide energy fuels. And over the years, we’ve seen and tried out a lot of different carbohydrate intake levels. Whether we are trying to lose weight or to balance our blood sugar, carbs play a vital role. #1. High Carb…

Fia Batua, RNDMedical Culinary Sports Nutritionist Dietitian / PHL September 2020 Are carbs bad for you? Do carbs make you gain fat? We’ve heard them all and now it’s time to clear things up. In the mid-20 th century, we were inundated with several “health and nutrition” information. We were told carbs were bad. We…

by: Fia Batua, RND -CSN EFT Medical Culinary Sports & Pediatric Nutritionist Dietitian Let’s Talk About Child Nutrition. Are your kids getting enough nutrients? How much do they need to stay healthy, happy and perform at their best? Healthy eating in the early stage of childhood and adolescence is important for physical growth and mental…

By: Ms.Fia Batua, RND -CSN EFT | Medical Culinary and Sports Nutritionist Dietitian Written for Manila Bulletin Crossfit Magazine It’s true that in the short term, Low Carb Diet (LCD) or Very Low Carb Diet (VLCD) can result in rapid weight loss, about 1-3kg first few days. But this is due to the depletion of…

  As a medical Nutritionist Dietitian, I rarely have downtime during the pandemic. I still go to work amidst this overwhelming situation. I must admit that it can get quite stressful and I realize the need for me to take care of myself even more. Other than washing our hands regularly and disinfecting everything we…

It’s been 6 weeks since our nation was put under Enhanced Community Quarantine. And as one of many front-line workers, I would like to say THANK YOU for staying home. I know it’s not easy, but your every decision to stay home is what we all need right now. No one knows when these ECQ…

It’s important that we start this article by defining GLUTEN and why it is bad for some* people. Gluten is a family of proteins found in grains like wheat, rye, spelt and barley. The main proteins in gluten are glutenin and gliadin – and gliadin is responsible for most of the bad health effects. Wheat…

After the recent The Rise of Sports Nutrition Workshop, a lot of people have been asking my team how we got into Sports Nutrition and what does a typical day of a Sports Nutritionist look like? Well, my day to day schedule changes quite frequently and there isn’t really a typical day. But let me…

by Fia Batua, RND Registered Nutritionist Dietitian/ Sports Dietitian / Medical Culinary Nutritionist In the world of Nutrition, “Diet” is about how you consume food. Diet         definition: is the type and range of food that you regularly eat. And it can be anything! Low in saturated fat diet, High in protein…

The holiday season is upon us! Do you want to make an impression every time you are asked to bring something to the party? Well, these amazingly healthy, tried-and-true recipes from Potato Goodness are easy to make and approved by yours truly. You’ll surely keep going back to these yummies!   Let’s start first with…