BY FIA BATUA, RND -CSN EFT REGISTERED NUTRITIONIST DIETITIAN/ SPORTS DIETITIAN / MEDICAL CULINARY NUTRITIONIST   I’ve been seeing a lot of posts lately on different media platforms about the goodness of a Plant-Based Diet, especially for Athletic Performance. A lot of elite athletes are now shifting towards a Vegan Diet. It’s getting a lot…

by Fia Batua, RND Registered Nutritionist Dietitian/ Sports Dietitian / Medical Culinary Nutritionist   When we talk about fueling our body before, during or after intense training and events, we are talking mostly about Carbohydrates. Carbohydrate is the primary fuel for our brain and a key source of energy for muscles. It is important for…

by Fia Batua, RND a Registered Nutritionist Dietitian/ Sports Dietitian/ Medical Culinary Nutritionist   Every day is always a good day to celebrate FOOD! Luckily, I’m in the right mood (as always) to share with you guys my family’s favorite Potato recipe, which we love pairing with some fish, grilled chicken, and eggs!   Roasted…

by Fia Batua, a Registered Nutritionist Dietitian / Sports Dietitian / Medical Culinary Nutritionist   Have you ever wondered what’s inside your favorite potato dish? Is it really “just” potatoes? Potatoes – in all forms – provide the carbohydrates, potassium, and energy your body needs to perform at its best. And yes, Potatoes fit in…

Last July 1, the National Nutrition Council held this year’s 2019 Nutrition Month National Activation Event at Sta. Rosa Laguna. Promoting healthy eating and an active lifestyle with the theme: “Kumain nang Wasto at Maging Aktibo.. Push Natin To!” But wait, are we ALL aware of the Filipino Diet? Is it really just about the…

Author: Ms.Fia Batua, RND -CSN Licensed Nutritionist Dietitian –Sports Nutritionist / Elite Fitness Coach   *Image used by My Health Site Happy BER MONTH! Holiday Feast will be just around the corner. And it’s going to be a war out there, believe me. It’s either you give in and gain weight, OR have the courage…

By Miss Fia Batua, RND -CSN When we say “cheat meal”, it means a meal/portion/food item that is part of your regular healthy day.  Cheat meal is your opportunity to eat what you like, not a mandate to eat what you can. It’s a cheat meal, and NOT a cheat day.   As a Nutrition…

By Miss Fia Batua, RND -CSN F45 Nutritionist   What is Diabetes? A disease cause by the body’s inability to process carbohydrates properly. For people with Diabetes, the body don’t respond properly to insulin, or it doesn’t produce enough insulin.   There are 4 ways on how you can successfully ‘trick’ your body and win…

  By Miss Fia Batua RND, CSN Registered Nutritionist Dietitian – Sports Nutritionist   Sharing you how I do it!  Meal planning is one of my favorite in my to-do list . (I do it every Fridays, or over the weekend)   So what is it all about?   A MEAL PLAN decreases the chances…

by Miss Fia Batua, RND CSN Registered Nutritionist Dietitian – Sports Nutritionist   Your Diet is not just about the Calories, it’s more of the Macronutrients: Carbohydrate, Protein, Fat   So what’s the right macronutrient % distribution in a Filipino diet? Carbohydrate 50-70%* Protein 15-20% Fat 20-30% (source: Nutritionist-Dietitians’ Association of the Philippines) When it…