Ampalaya: Bitter but better

Rosalie Abatayo 10/01/2019

Cebu City, Philippines–Ampalaya may be bitter but it surely is up for something better.  In Carbon Public Market, Ampalaya is available for P80 per kilo. Also known as bitter gourd, ampalaya has a wide range of benefits. …

Presyo Merkado: Asukal

09/28/2019

Gaplano mo nga mangompra sa merkado apan dili maagwanta ang kainit sa adlaw? Mahimong makapamalit sa inyong gikinahanglan nga asukal nga ang presyo nga mura ra pud sa merkado sulod sa Gaisano Fiesta Mall. Sigurado ang kalimpyo…

Carrots, tomatoes for good eye health

Delta Letigio 09/25/2019

Cebu City, Philippines—Are your eyes feeling strained and tired?  Perhaps you lack the essential Vitamin A  that helps give a person healthy vision. Aside from a healthy vision, Vitamin A also reduces acne and wrinkles, according to…

#PresyoMerkado: Lanzones

Immae A. Lachica 09/22/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Maayong Buntag! Manga-on ta ug lamian nga lanzones karong adlaw nga Domingo. Lanzones or Lansium domesticum is cultivated commonly in countries with tropical climates like the Philippines. It is a seasonal fruit that…

Calamansi-ginger tea for that pesky cough

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 09/18/2019

Bothered by a cough? Why not try a sip of calamansi-ginger tea? The combination is known for its incredible health benefits. According to WebMD, calamansi, also known as calamondin or Philippine lime, is rich in Vitamin C…

Hipon and ginamos: Medyo baho, pero siguradong lami

Rosalie Abatayo 09/17/2019

Cebu City, Philippines—Hipon and ginamos, or fermented small shrimps and fermented small fish, respectively, are favorite condiments among Filipino families. Hipon, also called uyap or bagoong in some places of the country, is best paired with “iba”…

#PresyoMerkado: Lomboy anyone?

Doris Mae Mondragon 09/16/2019

Cebu City, Philippines—Lomboy could easily be considered as one of the favorite fruits of Filipinos. It is round and small and dark purple in color. It has a sweet and sour taste with a bit of an…

Don’t just admire or smell those roses; eat them too!

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 09/11/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines Roses are not just beautiful flowers for any occasion, but they are also useful herbs for the kitchen or for medicine. These ornamental flowers sold at the Freedom Park, a part of the Carbon…

Buwad: An all-time favorite

Rosalie Abatayo 09/10/2019

Cebu City, Philippines—Who does not love dried fish or “buwad?”  This Filipino favourite, also called daing or tuyô in other parts of the country, is known for its salty taste that tickles one’s taste buds. In Cebu,…

Santol, or Lolly Fruit, and its benefits

Doris Mae Mondragon 09/09/2019

Do you wanna eat something sweet and sour that is very healthy? Why not try Cebu’s homegrown santol fruit or (Sandoricum koetjape), also known as “Lolly Fruit” in other countries. This tropical fruit, which only grows in…

Kick-start your Sunday with coconut water

Gresheen Gift M. Libby 09/08/2019

You can never go wrong with a glass of coconut water to kick-start your Sunday! What better way to start it by being healthy? You can get your fill of coconut water at any nearby coconut pushcart…

Presyo Merkado: Dragon fruit

Immae Lachica 09/07/2019

DALAGUETE, Cebu —This fruit goes by several alternative names. In other parts of the world, it is known as pitahaya or strawberry pear. Some calls it Honolulu queen. In Cebu, and the rest of the Philippines, this…

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