The normal kind of food

I don't know if everybody knows this already but, I recently learned that it is not in the amount of the food you take that makes you healthy, nor in the price of food that keeps you going. In fact, I noticed that I feel better when I eat just enough in one meal and minimal but nutritious snacks in between. As you grow older, you will notice the significant changes in your dietary routine, a signal showing how your body changes overtime.

I once experienced not having the appetite at all, for days. I drank water and coffee alternately without really craving for solid food. When I tried to get me something solid to eat, It was just about a bite size and I had to stop. That's when I realized I wasn't eating healthy. I self diagnosed myself and began a special routine.

I kept my coffee number 1 on the list. I have to have it especially in the office. At home, I could just sleep it off and then I don't crave my coffee anymore late in the mornings.

I started eating breakfast. No buts, no ifs. Either I take coffee first or breakfast as long as I have them in the morning.

I reduced my coffee intake for the rest of the day and drank tea with lemon instead. In the absence of tea, I resort to water and lemon. This helped improve my appetite, the only problem is that I can't wait for lunch time to eat full meal (a minor problem I learned to deal with in the end).

I take my snack in the afternoon along with another glass of lemon tea..

I just had one "tiny, big" problem at dinner where I'm so tempted to eat as much as I want. A big NO NO.

Ensalada. Period

It's not everyday i get to treat myself with special "paco" from Batanes. 

Tamiduk

Soup Dish

Ever wondered how to get rid of leftover veggies in your fridge without throwing them away? It doesn't have to be a waste of money for all the extra veggies you bought if you want to try this Soup A'la Jones!

There are two ways you can cook this. Either use canned veggies OR opt for fresh veggies (some leftover in the fridge).

 Finished Product

 Whole corn kernels

 Chicken debone

 Okra

Ingredients:

1 can Veggies OR you can opt for the fresh ones. (carrots, celery, potato, string beans)
1 can Whole corn kernel
1 can Cream of corn
1 lb Ground beef
2 medium size Onions
1 can whole tomatoes
1 can crushed tomato (to add up color in your soup)
3-4 pcs Chicken thighs
4-5 pcs of okra

In a medium size pot, put enough water to boil the chicken (the water you boil the chicken will be your broth, so make sure it's more than enough). Add onions to bring out the aroma and boil until chicken is soft. Take out the chicken and let it cool. Debone the chicken ones they reach room temp.

In separate pan,  saute more onions and mix your ground beef until brown, set aside.

In another separate pot, pour your canned veggies (or fresh ones), add your ground beef, tomatoes and corn kernels and bring to simmer. If you're using fresh veggies, use your chicken broth to cook the veggies. Add your chicken broth and while that simmers, cut the okras in circular or whatever you prefer to cut them and add them to your broth. Bring to simmer.

Lastly, pour the cream of corn and chicken on your soup.. a lil salt, simmer for a few more minutes and you're ready :)

Warning: This is not written by a professional cook