11/04/2026
Minsan tinatanong ako: ano ba talaga ang “healthy eating” sa bahay?
Honestly, most days it’s pretty simple.
We try to shape our food environment at home since it’s where we have the most control. Healthy eating can be harder once we’re outside.
Breakfast is usually rolled oats with fresh fruit, nuts, and seeds. Our meals often include leafy greens, whole grains, tofu or other plant proteins like beans, chickpeas, and lentils, plus whatever fruits or vegetables we have in the kitchen.
We just try to add more color to our plates, build meals mostly around whole foods, and keep things simple enough to prepare even on busy days. When possible, we meal prep a little, use less oil, and keep animal foods occasional.
For Nico’s school baon, we rotate simple options like fresh fruits, saba or corn, kamote, or whole wheat bread with peanut butter. We usually just pack water instead of sugary drinks.
At home, our default drink is plain water, and we try not to keep soda, chips, or processed meats around.
Nothing fancy. Definitely not perfect. Some days convenience food happens too, not as the norm but more for emergencies or last resort days.
Just simple meals and small choices that work for our family.
Healthy eating does not have to be complicated.
Maybe that is just the culinary medicine mindset I am learning, keeping things simple.
