Ah yes, Filipino Food- tastes so good but hurts so bad! Our culture’s dishes are high in flavor but they’re also high in blood pressure and cholesterol. A majority of our cuisine is composed of fried dishes, fatty sauces and innovative uses for every part of an animal. And while high blood pressure and diabetes are the leading illnesses found in Filipinos, most often these are tied to our eating habits. Because not every food we have is a hospital bill on a plate, y’know? Because if there’s dishes like Lechon Kawali, there’s also Pinakbet. But what makes Filipino food, “Filipino”? And are they healthy or unhealthy?
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