tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43345608535338483932024-03-08T16:37:48.083+08:00Sexy NomnomThis blog journals Sexy Nomad's food experiences inside and outside of the house while TRYING to maintain healthy eating habits.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger157125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4334560853533848393.post-16024141576552254902014-10-08T12:45:00.000+08:002019-07-16T01:50:16.220+08:007-Day Juice Cleanse Diet: The Rest of the Recipe<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-small;"><em>This one is called Red Dawn</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This is officially my 6th day on this juice cleanse diet. Whew! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I've already blogged about <strong><a href="http://dietmotivator.blogspot.com/2014/10/7-day-juice-cleanse-day-1-breakfast.html" target="_blank">Day 1 Breakfast</a></strong> and <strong><a href="http://dietmotivator.blogspot.com/2014/10/7-day-juice-cleanse-day-1-lunch.html" target="_blank">Day 1 Lunch</a></strong>. But I must admit that I never really stuck to this diet alone <em>(sorry!)</em> because... well... I really felt so hungry! Oops! Although I did manage to just eat a cup of rice, a bunch of microwaved green leafy vegetable <em>(saluyot and kangkong), </em>1 egg and 1 small baked milkfish which lasted me one whole day each day of this diet. It's still pretty healthy albeit limited. Plus one egg a day prevents breast cancer by 12%!, did you know that? I read that somewhere before... And when I need to work all night, I just make a veggie and tuna sandwich with cheese <em>(So I guess I can really never go Vegan... I just love egg and cheese so much!)</em> The rest of the time, I was taking my vegetable and fruit shakes. The regular food was just there when I really can't take the hunger pangs anymore. Coz when I get hungry, I get gassy and my tummy blows up like a balloon. That's one of the downside of having <strong><a href="http://dietmotivator.blogspot.com/search/label/GERD" target="_blank">GERD</a></strong> which is why I can never manage to get a flat tummy no matter what I do. But lo and behold, after Day 3 on this juice cleanse thing <em>(coupled with one regular meal per day),</em> my tummy does look a bit flat these days. Plus I lost a few pounds too! Yey! It also helps that I've also been caffeine-free for 6 days now which means less acidity in my stomach therefore less gas and less bloatedness. I wish to continue that. I feel so much better without caffeine in my system! I feel more alive and awake! Weird huh? Well, that's coz the enzymes from the fruits and vegetables I've been ingesting are giving me so much nutrients that my body really needs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Anyway, I'll share with you here the rest of the recipe for the 7 Day Juice Cleanse. If you have enough discipline in yourself to stick to it, please do. Don't be like me so you can experience all the <b><a href="https://momtraneur.com/category/health/" target="_blank">healthful benefits</a></b> it has to offer. As for me, at least my <b><a href="https://momtraneur.com/2017/11/06/how-isabel-granadas-passing-is-inspiring-me-to-be-fit-and-healthy/" target="_blank">body</a></b> is getting used to it now. I've been craving less and less for the usual food I eat which is a good sign. I'll continue incorporating the vegetable and fruit shakes in my diet and perhaps one day I'll just be surprised that I've given up fish, rice and dairy too. (^_^)</span></div>
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<em><span style="color: #990000; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-small;">This one's called Dr. Oz's Green Drink</span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Check out my previous posts for the first two recipes: <strong></strong></span><br />
<strong><a href="http://dietmotivator.blogspot.com/2014/10/7-day-juice-cleanse-day-1-breakfast.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">7-Day Juice Cleanse Day 1 Breakfast</span></a></strong><br />
<strong><a href="http://dietmotivator.blogspot.com/2014/10/7-day-juice-cleanse-day-1-lunch.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">7-Day Juice Cleanse Day 1 Lunch</span></a></strong><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I usually add water so it's easier to blend. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">When it gets bitter for my taste I put a little honey.</span> </li>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><strong><em>Dr.Oz’s Green Drink</em></strong></span></div>
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<li>Apples - 2 medium (3" dia)</li>
<li>Celery - 3 stalk, large (11"-12" long)</li>
<li>Cucumber - 1 cucumber (8-1/4")</li>
<li>Ginger - 1/2 thumb (1" dia)</li>
<li>Lemon (with rind) - 1/2 fruit (2-3/8" dia)</li>
<li>Lime (with rind) - 1 fruit (2" dia)</li>
<li>Parsley - 1 bunch</li>
<li>Spinach - 2 cup</li>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><u>Day 2</u></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><strong><em>Mean Green</em></strong></span></div>
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<li>Apples (granny smith) - 2 medium (3" dia)</li>
<li>Celery - 4 stalk, large (11"-12" long)</li>
<li>Cucumber - 1 cucumber (8-1/4")</li>
<li>Ginger - 1 thumb (1" dia)</li>
<li>Kale - 6 leaf (8-12")</li>
<li>Lemon - 1/2 fruit (2-3/8" dia)</li>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><strong><em>Red Dawn</em></strong></span></div>
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<li>Apple - 1 medium (3" dia)</li>
<li>Cabbage (red) - 2 leaf</li>
<li>Carrots - 2 large (7-1/4" to 8-/1/2" long)</li>
<li>Cucumber - 1 cucumber (8-1/4")</li>
<li>Mango (peeled) - 1 fruit without refuse</li>
<li>Parsley - 1 handful</li>
<li>Strawberry - 1 cup, whole</li>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><strong><em>Dr.Oz’s Green Drink</em></strong></span></div>
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<li>Brussel Sprout - 1 sprout</li>
<li>Cucumber - 1 cucumber (8-1/4")</li>
<li>Oranges - 2 fruit (2-5/8" dia)</li>
<li>Pineapple - 1/4 fruit</li>
<li>Spinach - 5 handful</li>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><strong><em>Apple – Romaine - Orange</em></strong></span></div>
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<li>Apples (granny smith) - 2 medium (3" dia)</li>
<li>Celery - 2 stalk, large (11"-12" long)</li>
<li>Cucumber - 1/2 cucumber (8-1/4")</li>
<li>Lettuce (romaine) - 2 cup</li>
<li>Orange - 1 fruit (2-5/8" dia)</li>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><strong><em>Workout Buddy</em></strong></span></div>
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<li>Apple - 1 large (3-1/4" dia)</li>
<li>Carrots - 2 large (7-1/4" to 8-/1/2" long)</li>
<li>Celery - 2 stalk, large (11"-12" long)</li>
<li>Cucumber - 1/2 cucumber (8-1/4")</li>
<li>Spinach - 2 cup</li>
<li>Spirulina (dried) - 2 teaspoon</li>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><strong><em>The Man with the Golden Juice</em></strong></span></div>
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<li>Beet Root (golden) - 1 beet (2" dia)</li>
<li>Carrots - 3 large (7-1/4" to 8-/1/2" long)</li>
<li>Celery - 4 stalk, large (11"-12" long)</li>
<li>Cucumber - 1/2 cucumber (8-1/4")</li>
<li>Ginger - 1/2 thumb (1" dia)</li>
<li>Pear (bosc) - 1 medium</li>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><u>Day 4</u></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><strong><em>Pineapple Power</em></strong></span></div>
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<li>1/4 of a pineapple</li>
<li>1 large handful of watercress</li>
<li>4 – 6 kale leaves (Tuscan cabbage)</li>
<li>2 celery stalks</li>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><strong><em>Warrior Princess</em></strong></span></div>
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<li>1/2 wedge a regular sized red cabbage</li>
<li>1/2 small watermelon</li>
<li>2 oranges</li>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><strong><em>C</em></strong></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><strong><em>all for Fall</em></strong></span></div>
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<li>2 carrots</li>
<li>1 1/2 apples</li>
<li>1/2 lemon, peeled</li>
<li>4 leaves romaine lettuce</li>
<li>5 strawberries</li>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><u>Day 5</u></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><em><strong>Morning Red Riser</strong></em></span></div>
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<li>1 beet (beetroot)</li>
<li>1 purple carrot</li>
<li>1 cup of strawberries</li>
<li>2 blood oranges</li>
<li>2 celery sticks</li>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><strong><em>Purple Passion</em></strong></span></div>
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<li>30 purple, black or red grapes</li>
<li>1 pint/450 ml. blueberries</li>
<li>1 handful mint</li>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><strong><em>Garden Variety</em></strong></span></div>
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<li>2 green apples</li>
<li>2 oranges, peeled</li>
<li>6 big handfuls of leafy greens (kale, chard, spinach, romaine, etc.)</li>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><u>Day 6</u></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><strong><em>Spinach Lemonade</em></strong></span></div>
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<li>8 cups spinach</li>
<li>2 lemons</li>
<li>1⁄2 cucumber</li>
<li>1 pear</li>
<li>2 granny smith apples</li>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><strong><em>Rainbow Bright Green Juice</em></strong></span></div>
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<li>3 kale leaves</li>
<li>3 celery stalks</li>
<li>4 carrots</li>
<li>2 fuji apples</li>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><strong><em>Tropical Lemonade</em></strong></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">1/4 pineapple</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">1/2 cucumber</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">1 apples</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">1 handful spinach</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">1/2 lemons</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><strong><em>Green Carrot Ginger</em></strong></span></div>
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<li>2″ (5 cm) of ginger root (you may add more ginger if you like)</li>
<li>1 medium cucumber</li>
<li>4 carrots</li>
<li>3 stalks kale (tuscan cabbage)</li>
<li>1/2 pear</li>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><strong><em>E</em></strong></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><strong><em>lf Juice</em></strong></span></div>
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<li>2 heads of broccoli</li>
<li>4 cups spinach, chard, or kale (or mixture)</li>
<li>1 green bell pepper</li>
<li>2 granny smith apples</li>
<li>1 lime, peeled</li>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><strong><em>V9 Juice</em></strong></span></div>
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<li>1 red apple</li>
<li>1/2 large sweet potato</li>
<li>1 red pepper (red capsicum)</li>
<li>3 celery stalks</li>
<li>1 carrot</li>
<li>1 handful of spinach</li>
<li>1 handful of kale</li>
<li>1/2 lime</li>
<li>1″ piece of ginger</li>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><u>Bonus</u><strong><em></em></strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><strong><em>It’s Easy Being Green Smoothie</em></strong>4 cups green leafy vegetables (a combination of any:</span></div>
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<li>spinach, dandelion greens, collard greens, kale, etc.)</li>
<li>2 tbsp hempseeds, flax seeds, or both</li>
<li>1 cup frozen blueberries</li>
<li>1/4 cup frozen cherries</li>
<li>1/4 cup frozen raspberries</li>
<li>1/4 cup frozen pineapple</li>
<li>1/4 cup frozen mango</li>
<li>1 frozen banana</li>
<li>2 cups unsweetened almond milk, coconut water, or cooled green tea</li>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><strong><em>Tropical Greenade</em></strong></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">1 bunch kale</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">1 bunch spinach</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">1 bunch parsley</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">2 stalks celery</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">1 medium cucumber</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">1 generous handful of fresh pineapple</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Another thing, I had leftover sauteed vegetables in oyster sauce from the other day plus skinless longganisa and red rice staring at me every time I'd go down to the kitchen and that just whet my appetite that I ended up eating a little bit of it when I couldn't control my craving anymore! I felt like my GERD was acting up too <i>(or maybe it was just my imagination, hehe) </i>so I felt like I had to eat even just a little bit of normal food. But then the moment I did, my tummy ached. Bad, bad, bad! I was feeling so much better before I had that skinless longganisa. So the lesson I learned was: STICK TO RAW FOOD the next 7 days! Hehehe. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">So today, for lunch, I am having Beets And Treats. I will still put here the original serving sizes based on the menu given to me by my friend Quennie but just so you know, I used only half of it for my lunch which produced two glasses of fruit and vegetable shake for me. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I just prepared everything by slicing them up and putting them in the blender and voila! My lunch is ready. I've already finished a glass as I write this and I feel soooo alive and energetic!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">If you're in in <b><a href="http://www.sexynomad.com/search/label/Bohol" target="_blank">Bohol</a></b>, you can visit </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><b><a href="http://www.sexynomad.com/search/label/Natura%20Vista" target="_blank">Natura Vista</a>, </b>my friend Quennie's resort, which I visited in December 2012 with my then Bessy Hanz. They are hosting</span> a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/828887377141974/" target="_blank"><b>Raw Food Detox and Mindfulness Retreat</b></a><b> </b>this coming October 24. If only I'm in Bohol now, I'd go to that retreat! But since they're holding one per month, I'll do mine come March next year with my bebe. <i>(For updates on my personal life, just head to my self-help blog, <a href="http://www.kickingpinay.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><b>Kicking Pinay</b></a>, start reading from march 2014 post). </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Oh, another thing I noticed, I didn't at all crave for coffee yesterday and today. If you must know, I am a <a href="http://dietmotivator.blogspot.com/search/label/coffee" target="_blank"><b>coffee</b></a> addict. Its bad for me, I know, because of my GERD, but I was feeling so awake and alive that I did not feel the need for it. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Also, I have this finger on my right hand that has been hurting for a while now <i>(probably early onset arthritis or gout? I hope not!) </i>but today, when I woke up, it's not as painful anymore and I am expecting that the pain will disappear as I continue with my raw food diet. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">And lastly, a tummy ache always wakes me up in the middle of the night or early morning which is why I can't sleep for 6-8 hours straight. My tummy dictates my sleeping cycle and when I get hungry or when it aches, I have to get up and eat. Usually, I'd only sleep 1.5 hours at a time and wake up with this feeling of doom in my tummy. Sometimes, I'd sleep for 3-4 hours but I'd always wake up with a nervous tummy. Well, I'm happy to say that I slept from 2:30 AM to 11:30 AM last night. That's 9 whole hours of blissful sleep!!! ...a first for me in a long time. And I didn't feel the usual feeling of doom or nerves. My tummy felt normal for once. Yipeee!!! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I think I am doing this raw food diet for good! If my cravings for normal food get to be too much especially when I'm having my period, then at least, I will still do this raw food diet most of the time. I'm just so happy I'm doing this. I'm only on Day 2 but already, I can feel its wonderful effects on me. I also feel a lot happier and healthier. Yey!!! Thank you, God! Thank you, universe. Everything in my life is indeed unfolding perfectly. Bebeko Hanz is beginning his own vegetable diet now too and when he gets here, I'll introduce him to this Juice Cleanse diet. Bon appetit!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I've been eating pretty healthily for a long time now. Though I haven't shared here my latest food inventions <i>(they're mostly on </i></span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/sexynomad" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><i>my personal facebook account</i></span></b></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><i> - please like also my public facebook page: </i></span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesexynomad"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><i>https://www.facebook.com/thesexynomad</i></span></b></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><i>)</i>, trust me when I say that I eat mostly vegetables these days. I seldom eat meat except for the occasional hotdogs when I am running out of fish or running out of time to cook anything decent but that's just once in a while, hehehe. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">But don't worry, I am reviving <b><a href="http://dietmotivator.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">my food blog</a></b> and I'll be posting here once again the dishes I make which are also perfect for people who are very busy like me but would like to know what quick healthy meals <i>(and sometimes not-so-healthy... blame it on my cravings!)</i> to prepare that can last a whole day. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">For now, I just want to start sharing here this 7-Day Juice Cleanse diet given to me by Quennie. She's the same friend of mine who invited me to join the 2-week <b><a href="http://www.sexynomad.com/2014/07/taiwan-buddha-memorial-center-and-2012.html" target="_blank">International Youth Seminar</a></b> and <b><a href="http://kickingpinay.blogspot.com/search/label/meditation" target="_blank">Meditation</a></b> Retreat in <b><a href="http://www.sexynomad.com/search/label/Taiwan" target="_blank">Taiwan</a></b> back in 2012 and now she's inviting me to come visit her resort once again, <b><a href="http://www.sexynomad.com/search/label/Natura%20Vista" target="_blank">Natura Vista</a></b> in <b><a href="http://www.sexynomad.com/search/label/Bohol" target="_blank">Bohol</a></b>, for a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/828887377141974/" target="_blank"><b>Raw Food Detox and Mindfulness Retreat</b></a><b> </b>this coming October 24.<b> </b>Unfortunately, my next visit to the Visayas region won't be until March next year. So I asked her if she could give me the recipes of the diet she's been using which transformed her from being sexy and fab to being super sexy and mega fab! And she gladly sent it to me. Thanks so much Quennie!!! And now I'm going to start sharing them with you. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">So last night, I did my groceries. They cost me a little bit more than my normal grocery shopping would. But I don't mind as long as it can help me become healthier. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Cafe Antonio is one of the food places I go to every time I am in <b><a href="http://www.sexynomad.com/search/label/Dumaguete" target="_blank">Dumaguete</a></b>. It used to be just a simple cafe until it developed into a full blown restaurant, a full-fledged Coffee house and Resto so to speak and now goes by the name Cafe Antonio Coffee and Resto. They offer a variety of gourmet dishes (Spanish, Filipino, Italian, American) aside from coffee, shakes , burgers and sandwiches.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>"One of the best dining experience you can have in this quaint but beautiful city of Dumaguete. A full-fledged resto and coffee house in one place. Experience Dumaguete. Experience Cafe Antonio."</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">True enough, I loved the <b>Hickory Glazed Grilled Pork Ribs and Hawaiian Pizza</b> my bessy Hanz and I ordered for dinner one time. The vanilla shake however was not that great. Perhaps, we should've ordered another drink.<br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Aside from the good food being served here at cafe Antonio, we also love the ambiance both inside and outside. It's like entering an ancestral home with its quaint wooden furniture, colorful glass windows and other decorative furnishings made of native materials. The walls are laden with colorful paintings too. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Whether we go during day time or night time, Cafe Antonio truly gives that great vibe for a relaxing meal. They have free wi-fi too!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">To go here, just hail a tricycle and tell the driver Cafe Antonio. Fare is Php9.00 each.</span></div>
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The first time I went to Scooby's with my hubby Peter, I ordered their spaghetti and I couldn't forget it since. It was one of the best tasting fastfood spaghetti I had so far, competing with my love for Jollibee's spaghetti. hehehe. So of course, when I went to Scooby's this month, I once again ordered their spaghetti and as usual, I was satisfied. It's sweet and tomatoey at the same time, just the way I like my spaghetti. But that's not all. I went again twice, with my bessy Hanz, for lunch and for dinner. We were both on a tight budget and were looking for affordable and seemingly home-cooked meals. The canteen-like dishes offered at Scooby's were good enough for us. They were filling and quite tasty too. </div>
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The Bean Connection is located along a very busy street just beside Chowking<i> (30 San Jose Street), Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental)</i>. It is also owned by Scooby's<i> (the entrance of which is at the street perpendicular to Bean Connection)</i>, a sister-restaurant of Dumaguete's famous chain of coffee shop, <a href="http://www.sexynomnom.com/2013/03/sans-rival-in-dumaguete.html" target="_blank"><b>Sans Rival</b></a>.</div>
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As usual, I was always satisfied by their sweet and yummy offerings. Not only does everything taste good, but the prices are very affordable too. For instance, when my bessy Hanz and I went to their branch at Robinson's Place, we ordered a slice of carrot cake (P21.00), a slice of L'Opera (P36.00), a cup of Black Forest Coffee (P60.00) and a cup of Kahlua Java (P55.00). Everything was only P172.00, same as if you would order a tall cup of coffee in Starbucks! That really made me happy. I will definitely go back here again and again and again...</div>
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Sometimes, when Peter and I have nothing better to do on a Saturday or Sunday morning, we'd head off to Westgate in Alabang and have breakfast or brunch at one of the restaurants there. This particular weekend, we decided to once again visit one of our favorites -- Cafe Breton.
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I ordered Galette Bretonne (Php267.00) which has spinach, shrimps sauteed with crab meat, fresh cream, and gruyere cheese.
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It was moist and not too sweet. It was also quite dense, but for some reason it wasn't heavy. The chocolate frosting was to die for!!! I was able to finish the entire cake after only a few days. Teehee. </span></div>
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When Peter and I celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary last month, we went to Barcino located at Alabang Town Center. </div>
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We ordered Seafood Paella (Php560.00) which we both found so scrumptious and very well-balanced. You could taste all the ingredients and you'd know they were all fresh. Peter, in particular, tasted a small amount of toasted rice at the bottom adding a little bit of texture. </div>
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One late Saturday evening, I was waiting for Peter in Megamall. I was already quite hungry so I checked which restaurants were still open. I saw <b>Xoi Vietnamese Kitchen</b> still accepting dining guests and the menu looked interesting. I liked their vibrant Vietnamese wall design as well as the purple chairs and red tables. </div>
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However, since the resto was already about to close, some of their dishes were no longer available. And since I was craving for some sort of a breakfast dish, when Peter got there, we both opted to order from their value meal options which consist of rice, fried egg and buttered vegetables.
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I try not to eat too much sweets since I know it's bad for my health. But there are times when I couldn't help myself. I'm only human after all. Like this one evening when I was watching Suburgatory on DVD. The main characters were having cake. So I texted my hubby, Peter, that I want some too. When he got home, he brought me this: Chocolate Macadamia Sansrival from Cake Planet. </div>
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Sansrival is one of my favorite desserts! So I really had high expectations since the cake looks amazing. However, when I took a bite, I found the cake too buttery. There was more butter than the usual layered crust. I was disappointed. My hubby liked it a bit though. But we weren't able to finish the whole cake. After some time, we had to throw it away coz it's just not that delectable for us. Oh well. Never again.
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with a strict vegetarian or someone who has a nut allergy. Check things like
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">There are many user-built websites available that offer
constantly-updated reviews for eateries up and down the country. Try a web
search for your area or any particular restaurants you had in mind and see what
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">It’s natural that you want to impress, but try to avoid picking an
excessively elaborate place. Complicated wine lists, expensive tableware and
over-attentive waiting staff could leave you feeling more unsettled than you’d
like. It’s better to opt for a nice place you’re familiar and happy with over a
high-end venue you may come to regret choosing.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Finally, have a look round to see if there are any restaurants
where your </span><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://www.americanexpress.com/uk/credit-cards"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">credit cards</span></a></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> can
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online, and find out the benefits of using particular ones to find limited-time
offers at top venues around the country, such as those available from American
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Aptly called as the modern day hero, these 11 million overseas Filipino workers have earned the trust and admiration of employers all over the world. Something we as their countrymen should all be proud of. With this reason, the Commission of Filipinos Overseas, Duty Free Philippines, and Kraft Asia pay tribute to the Global Pinoys that have showed excellence not only in their careers, but also in the initiatives to help their fellowmen in the country, through the Thank You Global Pinoy Awards.</div>
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The Thank You Global Pinoy Awards is an initiative to search for the most outstanding global Filipino workers who deserve the gratitude not only of their loved ones; but also of the nation as a whole. It was primarily led by the Commission of Filipinos Overseas, the government agency tasked to promote and uphold the interests of Filipino emigrants and permanent residents abroad. The online nominations ran from October 2011 to February 2012, and 10 outstanding overseas Filipino workers have been chosen and will be announced during the Awards Night on March 15, 2012.</div>
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The Thank You Global Pinoy Awards is our way of saying thank you, and giving recognition to Global Pinoys. We are proud to announce the names of the individuals, who have shown their outstanding contributions to both their employer, and their country,” says Imelda Nicolas, CFO Chairperson.</div>
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So I have been harvesting my own <b><a href="http://www.sexynomadprojects.com/2012/03/my-kailan-chinese-broccoli-harvest.html" target="_blank">Kailan leaves</a> </b>or<b> <a href="http://www.sexynomadprojects.com/2012/03/my-kailan-chinese-broccoli-harvest.html" target="_blank">Chinese Broccoli</a></b> for a few weeks now and I've been inventing dishes for this kind of vegetable since. I wanted something not so oily so I try to avoid the stir fry kind. </div>
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The sili and tomatoes were also from my own<b><a href="http://www.sexynomadprojects.com/search/label/mini%20vegetable%20garden" target="_blank"> mini vegetable garden</a></b>. I harvest every now and then when they are quite ripe. Though <b><a href="http://www.sexynomadprojects.com/search/label/tomato" target="_blank">tomatoes</a></b> and sili are generally bad for people with <b><a href="http://www.sexynomnom.com/2011/11/gerd-and-acid-reflux-foods-my-so-called.html" target="_blank">GERD</a></b> like me, I think I may be slowly getting better as their bad effects are not as evident anymore. But I only have tomatoes every other day at the most. As for the sili, I don't cut them. I just let them cook as they are.</div>
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I washed the <b><a href="http://www.sexynomadprojects.com/search/label/Kailan" target="_blank">kailan leaves</a></b>, arranged them in a microwavable plate, topped the whole thing with sili, slices of tomatoes and some oyster sauce. I placed the dish in the microwave and after a few minutes, it's ready to serve. It was scrumptious! And so easy to do!</div>
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He fried some ground pork without oil, added mushrooms, oyster sauce and cut Kailan leaves. Voila! He served it with brown rice and it was very yummy.</div>
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Just like the adobong squid, the chorizo pudpud came from Casa Carmela in <b><a href="http://www.sexynomad.com/search/label/Bacolod" target="_blank">Bacolod</a></b> too. I was cooking pasta yesterday when I thought of adding the chorizo and some cut kailan leaves in the mix. I microwaved a whole bowl of it and voila --- it came out very delicious!</div>
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Basically, Kailan leaves seem to go with almost anything. For me, as long as it provides me with the fiber, vitamins and minerals I need, I can just boil it and eat it. It's a bonus that I can so many other things with it too. =)</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Indulge in the Midnight Mercato experience and enjoy an extensive selection of foodie favorites - steamed cheeseburgers, crunchy pork belly, wagyu steak on a sticks, deep dish pizzas, authentic Vigan empanadas, ice-cream filled mochi balls, specialty milk teas, dark lager beer cheesecakes – straight from the kitchens of home-based and specialty chefs, while enjoying live acoustic performances and free wi-fi. Wednesday Midnight Mercato is perfect way to celebrate the middle of the week!</span><br />
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The first thing we noticed when we got there was how jam-packed the place was. Perhaps because it was lunch time. This was after we had our brunch at <b><a href="http://www.sexynomnom.com/2012/02/cafe-bobs-in-bacolod.html" target="_blank">Cafe Bob's</a></b>. We were able to take a seat inside at a little corner and started ordering immediately.</div>
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The food was okay. For me it didn't taste any different from all the other scrumptious chicken inasal from other brands. Either those other restaurants were doing the recipe right, or the other blogs which described the food offering of Chicken House were just exaggerating. Or maybe it's just our taste buds, I dunno. Nevertheless, we were satiated. Til our next visit which will happen very, very soon! Bon appetit!</div>
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Chicken house is located along Lacson St., Bacolod City.<br />
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I used to drink <b><a href="http://www.sexynomnom.com/search/label/coffee" target="_blank">brewed coffee</a></b> before by the liter. It' really no wonder why I had <b><a href="http://www.sexynomnom.com/2011/11/gerd-and-acid-reflux-foods-my-so-called.html" target="_blank">GERD</a></b>. Coffee is very, very acidic and if it's the only thing you've had in a 24-hour period, done over a prolonged period of time, you'd really get sick like I did. </div>
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So it's been a while <i>(since October last year)</i> since I had coffee especially the brewed kind. But since<b> <a href="http://kickingpinay.blogspot.com/2012/02/birthday-thoughts.html" target="_blank">I turned 34</a></b>, I've been craving to have a taste of my favorite food and drinks once again. Perhaps if I do it in moderation this time, I'll be okay. </div>
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So I started my forbidden adventure with instant coffee. But it's not just any other instant coffee, it has to be the cappuccino or latte kind. It's great timing that we discovered two instant coffee brands that seemed to be good for me <i>(meaning I'm not experiencing any heartburn or acid reflux after drinking a cup)</i> --- Kopiko's Kopiccino and Good Day's Vanilla Latte, Chococinno and Mocacinno. </div>
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In fairness, they do taste good even if they're instant. Plus, the coffee creamer that's mixed in there is non-dairy so good for me too! For around Php7.00 per sachet, these instant coffee mixes are able to imitate the real goodness of lattes and cappuccinos. How amazing!<br />
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These instant cappuccinos and lattes also go very well with my homemade <b><a href="http://www.sexynomnom.com/2012/02/grilled-edam-cheese-and-honey-sandwich.html" target="_blank">Grilled Edam Cheese and Honey Sandwich</a></b>. Yay! Even Peter loved the pairing!<br />
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I honestly don't know what the fuss is all about. My hubby and I have tasted better cakes than Calea's, well, at least compared to those that we've tried --- this dense 2-layered chocolate cake, the Devil's Food Cake and the other one is the coffee-flavored cake or Cappuccino Cake. </div>
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We were just expecting to be blown away I guess. The chocolate cake wasn't moist enough and it wasn't chocolatey enough. We actually didn't finish the slice coz we were so disappointed. The cappuccino cake though was okay, thank God! Still, we weren't blown away. <b><a href="http://www.sexynomnom.com/2009/12/delectable-cakes-of-cake2go.html" target="_blank">Cake2Go</a></b> makes better chocolate and coffee cakes according to our taste buds. </div>
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Calea is near <b><a href="http://www.sexynomad.com/2011/10/no-to-saltimboca-tourist-inn-bacolod.html" target="_blank">Saltimboca Tourist Inn</a></b> where we stayed during our <b><a href="http://www.sexynomad.com/search/label/Bacolod" target="_blank">Bacolod</a></b> vacation in September last year. The address is Lourdes - C Bldg. Lacson St. Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, Philippines. You may contact them at (034) 433-8664.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We only had a few days of vacation when we visited Bacolod a few months ago. We will be back there again next month to attend Jayvee Fernandez's wedding. Anyhoo, I'd like to share here the top food places in Bacolod that people keep saying we must try... so try we did with our limited budget and all. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Going through these photos of Bacolod food places makes me want to go back there again right now so we can order more dishes. Hihihi.</span></div>
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Here's the first Bacolod food stop: <b style="font-family: inherit;">Cafe Bob's, </b>located in Lacson St. corner 21st St., Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, Philippines. You may contact them at (+63 34) 434-2409<b style="font-family: inherit;"> </b></div>
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First thing we noticed was Cafe Bob's gelato section, CAB Gelato, and since it was freakishly hot when we went there, we wanted some cold refreshments. We opted for the mint and cappuccino CAB gelato instead. Yum!</div>
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So yummy! I also prepared a glass of iced <b><a href="http://www.sexynomnom.com/2011/09/homemade-cocktails-with-tang-adventure.html" target="_blank">Underwater Adventure juice from Tang</a></b>.</div>
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It crossed my mind to eat whatever I want to eat on my <b><a href="http://kickingpinay.blogspot.com/2012/02/birthday-thoughts.html" target="_blank">birthday</a></b> last weekend. I was definitely missing all tomato-based dishes, I wanted chocolate and mocha cakes, I wanted to drink coffee, I wanted ice cream, I'm always craving for oily foods. But after weighing the pros and cons of my condition <i>(pros: satisfying my cravings and feeling good for a little while, cons: acid reflux, heartburn and generally feeling awful afterward)</i>, I managed to stay disciplined and just ate the right kinds of food. I was thankful that I was able to get dishes that are healthy for me on these three restaurants we dined in last weekend:</div>
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<b>Conti's Pastry Shop and Restaurant in BF Homes, Paranaque</b></div>
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If there's one thing I regret about Conti's is that I should've dined in here a long time ago when I didn't have <b><a href="http://www.sexynomnom.com/2011/11/gerd-and-acid-reflux-foods-my-so-called.html" target="_blank">GERD</a></b> yet. People say their desserts are so scrumptious as well as almost everything in their menu. In fact, when we went there last Saturday, people were coming in just to take out different kinds of desserts. Sigh. </div>
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As for me, I can only find two things in there that are good to eat <i>(meaning, no oil, no tomatoes, no garlic, no onions, no spices, no cream, no milk, no broccoli and cucumber)</i> --- Fresh Lumpia which was delicious and this Mango Yogurt Shake, yay!</div>
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Peter had Lengua Estofado and paella rice. I was able to eat some of his lengua as well since they were not oily at all. Yahoo!</div>
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<b>MakanMakan Asian Food Village in</b> <b><a href="http://www.sexynomad.com/2012/02/manila-ocean-park-pergola-etc-happy.html" target="_blank">Manila Ocean Park</a></b></div>
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When I saw the variety of dishes they offer from American, to Asian, to Spanish, I remember those times when I could still eat all those kinds of food in a heartbeat. Now, I take my time when I order coz there are usually just a few healthy dishes I can eat. Finally, I settled for a big bowl of Mixed Seafood Beancurd in Hot Pot for Php300.00 which I shared with Peter together with a side order of 4 pieces of pork siomai. </div>
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I thought I won't get satiated but surprisingly, their serving was big enough for three people and I had all the oil-free seafood and tofu I can eat, yay! </div>
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<b>Harbor View along Manila Bay</b></div>
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But it later drizzled so we had to come back inside and waited to be seated. When I looked at their menu, everything in there looked greasy as they mostly serve Chinese food. I settled for the Japanese options and got myself a plate of California Maki. I just took out the cucumber cubes since I can't eat those too. It was quite filling. </div>
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We also noticed that a lot of foreigners were dining there so we figured the food must be great too. Unfortunately, based on what we had, it wasn't. It was okay, but not exactly great. The dishes at Harbor View were priced more expensively too as compared to MakanMakan but the taste was just ordinary. Oh well, at least now we know. ^_^ Overall, I still had an awesome, spontaneous birthday celebration. Bon appetit!</div>
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