10 Quarantine Healthy Food Finds in Manila!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines

To celebrate this year’s International Chefs Day 2020, we are featuring our Healthy Food Finds in Manila during the quarantine! Healthy Food is very important in the post pandemic world to boost our immune system as our defense for the Corona Virus for both the seniors and our kids.

Martin Lindstrom predicted that:

We’ll all get fat (in fact, we’re already getting fatter by the day)

We’ve never gained as much weight as we have in the last few months of 2020, and nothing indicates this trend will change. The industry term for this is “Mindless Munching.”

– Martin Lindstrom
Author, Buy•ology for a Coronavirus world

We need to make a conscious decision to eat healthier with better choices of food when we are snacking or indulging our cravings or celebrating with the family.

Here are our 10 Quarantine Healthy Food Finds in Manila:

1. Salmon Caviar @kamikalu_ph

2. Salmon Cake @salmon.hq

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Salmon Cake!!! Best healthy cake for your next post-pandemic celebration. – Premium Cut Salmon Sashimi cake anyone? This is a great alternative celebratory cake to anyone who is tired of eating dessert cakes or wants a savory cake to blow a candle with! – It was a surprise to see what’s inside the 6” sashimi cake – Truly indulging as we slice away our “share” – I can see the Premium Kani kama mixed with Ebiko, Premium Salmon Chunks (what?! meron pa rin!), Chuka Wakame mixed with Japanese Sushi Rice! Nakakabusog! Wish I had sake on hand! Kanpai! – If you are not into rice, get the spicy tuna /salmon salad!!! The spiciness + creaminess + freshness = 👌👌👌 – @salmon.hq is a husband and wife tandem. Two years ago, it was a dream and now because of the pandemic, it became a reality. Both are lovers of sashimis btw. – Salmon Sashimi Cake is at P1,200 while the Spicy Salmon / Tuna Salad are at P350 / P320 each tub. – Double tap the photo if you love to salmon cake for your next celebration! – P.S. We had hesitation at the start because it is raw. But it was delivered with ice to keep its temperature. – #supportsmallbusiness #salmonhq #salmoncakes

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3. Chinese Fresh Lumpia @mayaskitcherrific

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One of @mrsawesomeplanet childhood memories— helping her Ama with segregating lumpia wrappers for lumpia orders. – It was all too familiar, getting a piece of the thin lumpia wrapper and putting the lettuce, lumpia filling, nori crackers, crushed peanuts, wansoy and the sauce with crushed garlic. As I bite into it, it brought back memories of Ama’s lumpia. We have not forgotten you nor your cooking, Ama. – I ate 2 pieces lumpia and got full. Feeling healthy indeed because of the veggies (Baguio beans, carrots, tofu, lettuce) with ground pork and slices of shrimps. Vegetarian option is also available. – Half Tray is P1,600 for 8-10pax Full Tray is P2,750 for 15-20pax – Double tap this photo if want to feel healthy even just for today. – PS. It’s packed individually and best to eat it immediately on the day it is delivered for best taste. – #supportsmallbusiness #chinesefreshlumpia #mayaskitcherrific

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4. Baked Shrimp & Mussels @cheesywifey

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One tub of this cheesy baked shrimp and mussels is not enough for 2 hungry adults! Surprised that we were able to consume 1000g (weighed before cooking) mussels and shrimps in one seating! Definitely yum! The garlic bits flavor made it more 👍! @cheesywifey only makes 20-22 pans every Saturday because the husband-wife tandem have day jobs. Order the big tray for P800 because you might regret it and wait for a couple Saturdays before you can book a slot. So, it has locally bought mussels and shrimps with their special (of course!) cheesy creamy sauce with garlic bits on top! I did not even know that the orangey color mussels are female while the pale white is a male mussel! Nice to know! Oh btw, this small tub is P350! Have you booked a slot, DM them at @cheesywifey now! #supportlocalbusiness #supportawesomebusiness #cheesywifey #musselandshrimp

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5. Bun Thit Nuong Cha Gio @ngon.vndeli

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Missin’ no more! – Bun Thit Nuong Cha Gio for us to enjoy! @ngon.vndeli 🇻🇳 Vermicelli noodles with lemongrass pork & chicken, fried and fresh spring rolls, lettuce, cucumbers, carrots & turnips, scallion in oil, toasted peanuts, dried shallots and the nuoc mam sauce! Toss it all together and ready to eat. Easy to assemble and easy to eat too! The boys ate it heartily even if there were plenty of veggies in it! Love the fresh spring roll as we dipped it into the peanut sauce! Wouldn’t be a complete meal without the must-drink Vietnamese coffee! This complete meal is good for 4-5 people and assure you that you will enjoy making each bowl for yourself. The nuoc mam is not a soup but can be slurped after everything has been consumed 🙃 P1200 for the set meal. #supportsmallbusinesses #ngonvndeli #vietnamesecuisine #vietnamesecoffee #freshspringrolls #nuocmam

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6. Olive Oil Cakes @_gourmei_

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Is this the Best Healthy Olive Oil Cakes in Manila? @_gourmei_ The olive oil cakes are moist and dense, with an earthy nutty taste: It’s not too sweet and you can taste the real flavor of the cake. Love the dried flower highlight and overall presentation. On the taste test dessert table: – Rose Water & Strawberry Olive Oil Cake 6” – P650 – Les Xocolat with Dark Chocolate Frosting (Gluten and Dairy-Free) 6” – P800 – Classic Olive Oil Cake (Gluten and Dairy-Free) 8” – P900 The rose water & strawberry cake was the best because of its unique taste while my parents enjoyed the the deep rich flavor of the chocolate cake. The kids were just ok with it because it was not too sweet. (Save this as reference for your next quarantine celebration.) #supportlocalbusiness #supportawesomebusiness #gourmei #oliveoilcake #rosewatercake

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7. Heathy Foods and Snacks @simplefoodsph

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Eating Clean and eating healthy means eating SIMPLY thus @simplefoodsph was born. Jessalyn’s family has always been a believer of healthy living. Hence, these healthy foods and snacks are always a staple in their house. We thought of offering these products to make this more available to the growing market of health conscious individuals and families in the midst of the pandemic where people has to eat healthy to manage their weight, improve their overall health and boost their immune system. Like eating Almonds and Dried fruits instead of chips and milk chocolates, eating Quinoa and Adlai instead of white rice and even trying to incorporate vegetables into your pasta – it makes a difference. Take your small steps and you’ll be amazed how big it matters! #supportsmallbusinesses #healthychoice #healthychoiceshealthylife #adlai #quinoa #driedfruits #almonds #himalayanpinksalt #chiaseeds

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8. Homemade Kamote Chips @thchips

9. Frozen Fruits @thegoodbasketmnl

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Starting the day with frozen fruits in yogurt! Always a favorite in the family so after this shot, it’s A T T A C K !!! Thank you, Pat @thegoodbasketmnl for sharing and reminding us to eat our fruits everyday! Fresh or frozen fruits we eat it because we know that it is good for our body! Thank you also for putting up this business to assist a family of 11 who lost their jobs because of the pandemic. May He bless people like you! Curious with @thegoodbasketmnl pricing? Here they are (per kg): Peaches – P270 Blackberries – P300 Strawberries – P280 Blueberries – P630 Rasberries – P340 Let us support our small businesses! #supportsmallbusinesses #thegoodbasketmnl #frozenfruits #blueberries #strawberries🍓 #berries #blackberries #rasberries #peaches🍑 #healthyeatingideas

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10. Healthy Hotdogs @healthyhogsph

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Healthy Hotdogs and Sausages for everyone! With or without cheese hotdogs or Hungarian sausages, spicy, vienna or herbed sausage links, what would you like have? @healthyhogsph got you covered! Thank God, Monica and her sister read all Moms and Dads mind! Like us, they were looking for healthier alternative of this all-time favorite snack of our kids and kids-at-heart! 💚 The pigs are grown in a healthy and happy environment (so hindi lang tayo dapat ang happy! ) and the pigs are not given antibiotics and hormones so the piggery use ethnoveterinary practices. The ingredients that are used in producing the products are also naturally sourced, even the casing! FYI: No Nitrites & Nitrates Added, No MSG, Gluten Free, and best of all, 💯 All-Natural PORK. The cheese variation was the bestseller for us but still the hotdogs/ sausages were gone in a matter of minutes! Deprived sila, Guys ✌️sa mga hotdog and sausages. ( Save this for your pica pica craving or pampulutan with your e-numan or for no reason at all!) Hotdogs 300g – P250 just add P10 if you want with Cheese Hungarian Sausage 300g – P220 just add P10 if you want with Cheese Herb/ Spicy and Vienna Sausage Links 250g – P250 #supportsmallbusinesses #healthyhogs #hotdoggourmet #sausages #healthierchoices

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Let me know if you have more healthy food finds during this quarantine season in Manila! Follow our Instagram @ourawesomeplanet

Live an Awesome Life,

Founder & Digital Creator, Our Awesome Planet

P.S. Check out this healthy All-in-One Anti-Oxidant drink! @heymomofficial

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All-in-One Antioxidant drink! Just add water and you are good to go! #honey #lemon #ginger #turmeric The honey reminds me of my childhood days but it was just this adulthood that we were acquainted with all these ingredients (ginger, lemon and turmeric) and its benefits! It’s sooo good that we are all educated and trying to be healthy naturally. A quart of this juicy goodness can be ordered for P1,350. (Save this for your natural antioxidants boost for your immune system during this Covid times) About @heymomofficial ================= Its a passion driven start up of Home made Honey, Lemon & Ginger concentrate with turmeric. The idea of this project is to make the new generation appreciate some "Lola" recipe with some twist. When I was a kid my lola use to just boil "pakulo lang " water and pour in tons of ginger. Imagine that taste for a child haha! But how soothing and in an instant, you actually feel better. Eventually I learned how loaded it is with antioxidants! On a casual days, I mix it with our local honey. I share it to my children and actually ask around if they take "pinakuluan luya" and all I hear is "Eeeewwww ang pait nyan" so yeah going back when this unforeseen season started I realize this would be a great an beneficial drink for everyone but needed to make sure everyone would actually give it a try. Ｈｅｙ Ｍｏｍ. Mom on a mission 💛 A mix of 𝒔𝒘𝒆𝒆𝒕, 𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒄𝒚 & 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 nice. 🔸Essentials for the mind & body. 🔸Sould food happiness 🤎 @heymomofficial #honeylemongingerturmeric #heymom #supportlocalbusinesses #supportlocalfilipinoproducts Don’t you love our circle shaped ice?

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