COOKING FOR TWO
Cooking for my loved ones over the last few weeks has never been this challenging. When Nico turned six months almost two years ago, I thought that preparing healthy meals for a baby who can readily be fed with solid foods were one of the toughest responsibilities a working Mom like me could ever have.
Not until last month when Jun’s cardiologist confirmed (after going through various lab tests i.e. Panel 10, Treadmill/Stress Test, ECG) that indeed, the increased chest pains, headaches, and chilling he frequently feels when stressed or pressured, is brought about by his hypertension, the high-cholesterol level he has, and apparently (sadly) his current weight. Aside from taking maintenance medicines (Vidastat) and regular cardio-vascular exercises, the 
doctor recommends a strict watch of his diet—more of fish and vegetables and less on pork, beef, salty, spicy and fatty foods—otherwise, his condition would worsen into a serious cardiac illnesses. Thus, the need for me to prepare healthier dishes and take a tough challenge of cooking for two loved ones with varying dietary requirements. Continue Reading »
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